Respiratory Archives - Pulmonology Advisor

Outcomes, Safety of Weight-Based Bedaquiline in Children With Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

May 9, 2022

Researchers assessed the pharmacokinetic profile and safety of weight-based bedaquiline among children with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.

Smoking

Airline Secondhand Tobacco Smoke Exposure and Respiratory Health

By

Ron Goldberg

April 12, 2022

To what extent does second-hand smoke exposure affect respiratory health — and does the effect of this exposure persist over time?

General Pulmonology

Around 7% of Lung Transplants Due to COVID-19 Respiratory Failure

January 28, 2022

From August 2020 through September 2021, about 7 percent of lung transplantations were performed in patients with COVID-19-related respiratory failure.

General Pulmonology

Significant Health Benefits Seen With Meeting ATS Air Quality Standard

January 24, 2022

Meeting the ATS-recommended air quality standards (limit long-term fine particular matter to 8 µg/m3) would yield significant health benefits.

General Pulmonology

COVID-19-Postive Patients Burden Healthcare Systems

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

April 23, 2021

Researchers analyzed hospitalized patient data from US medical facilities to assess hospital utilization on the basis of SARS-CoV-2 status.

Among patients with breast or prostate cancers, mental health conditions are associated with increas

Lung Infection

Higher Mortality Among COVID-19 Patients with Cancer

By

Bradley van Paridon

November 12, 2020

Investigators compared the clinical course, risk factors, and outcomes of cancer patients with COVID-19 with non-cancer patients with COVID-19.

Physician giving patient pills, medication

Influenza

Antibiotic and Antiviral Combination to Treat Influenza

By

Zahra Masoud

March 3, 2020

Compared with patients prescribed only an antiviral, patients who are prescribed both an antiviral and antibiotic have a lower risk for 3-day respiratory hospitalization.

General Pulmonology

Efficacy Evaluation for Initial Maintenance Therapy in Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis

By

Sweta Gupta

May 16, 2019

Oral voriconazole may be more effective than oral itraconazole for initial maintenance therapy in patients with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis.

Step Three: Source control measures, such as covering the mouth/nose with a tissue when coughing, prompt disposal of used tissues, using surgical masks on the coughing person when tolerated and appropriate

Lung Infection

Prospective Surveillance of Enterovirus D68 Improves Epidemiologic Knowledge

By

Zahra Masoud

May 16, 2019

Prospective surveillance of enterovirus D68 is contributing to a better understanding of its epidemiology and should be continued.

Pneumonia

NDAs Submitted for Oral, IV Formulations of Lefamulin for CABP

By

DaHee Han

December 26, 2018

Nabriva Therapeutics announced the submission of 2 NDAs to the FDA for the oral and IV formulations of lefamulin for the treatment of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia.