Pneumonia
COVID-19 pneumonia negatively impacts hospitalization outcomes on ECMO
Having COVID-19 pneumonia vs. non-COVID-19 pneumonia while receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation negatively impacted inpatient mortality odds and length of stay, according to data published in American Journal of Critical Care.
Early hyponatremia after starting thiazide associated with increased mortality risk
Patients who develop early hyponatremia after starting thiazide diuretics have a higher mortality risk than those with normal sodium levels, according to retrospective study data.
Individualized short antibiotic course deemed cost effective for VAP in three countries
In Nepal, Thailand and Singapore, an individualized short antibiotic course vs. usual care was estimated to be cost effective for the treatment of ventilator-associated pneumonia, according to findings published in The Lancet Global Health.
Kansas’ response to TB outbreak challenged by lack of resources
An unprecedented yearlong outbreak of tuberculosis in Kansas has officials and residents concerned about lack of resources and additional cases that may occur under the radar.
Risk for rapid kidney decline greater with COVID-19 vs. pneumonia
Adults with COVID-19 may be at higher risk for rapid kidney decline after hospitalization compared with other respiratory infections, such as pneumonia, data show.
Mortality risk rises between ages 11 and 65 years in acute respiratory distress syndrome
Patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome faced an accelerated and heightened risk for 90-day mortality between ages 11 and 65, according to results published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.