Glucocorticoids Treatment Response: COVID-19 vs Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
In this meta-analysis of studies on COVID-19 and SARS, researchers compared the association between all-cause mortality and treatment with glucocorticoids.
Respiratory Infections
RSV and Parainfluenza Increase Hospitalization Risk in HIV-Exposed Infants
As HIV-exposed, uninfected infants have higher rates of morbidity and mortality than HIV-unexposed uninfected infants, a study was conducted to analyze whether particular infections or immune responses contribute to hospitalization.
Sequential Mechanical Ventilation Effective in Treating Tuberculosis With Respiratory Failure
The researchers assessed the efficacy and safety of sequential mechanical ventilation in the treatment of tuberculosis with respiratory failure.
Upper Respiratory Disorders: Symptoms Comparison
Symptoms comparison of common upper respiratory disorders including the common cold, influenza, pharyngitis, allergic rhinitis, and the novel COVID-19.
Vancomycin Injection Now Available in 4 Ready-to-Use Doses
Vanco Ready, a ready-to-use (RTU) vancomycin injection, has been made available by Xellia Pharmaceuticals.
Management of Mycobacterium chimaera Outbreak From Heater-Cooler Units
There is currently a global outbreak of disseminated Mycobacterium chimaera related to the widely used surgical device LivaNova 3T heater-cooler unit contamination.
CHEST Guidelines for Clinical Diagnosis of Pertussis-Associated Cough
In adult patients, pooled estimates of sensitivity and specificity were generated for 4 clinical features: paroxysmal cough, posttussive vomiting, inspiratory whoop, and absence of fever.
Radiography Still Common in Pediatric Bronchiolitis Despite AAP Guidelines
Despite recommendations made by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the use of radiography in pediatric bronchiolitis has not decreased.
Inhaled Corticosteroids Increase Risk for Pulmonary Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infection
Patients with pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacterial infections were more likely to have used inhaled corticosteroids than patients with other airway disease.
Respiratory Tract Infection Telemedicine Visits Shorter When Antibiotics Prescribed
Findings may highlight physician difficulty explaining to patients why antibiotics are not required.
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