Multispecialty Perspectives on Long COVID-19
Experts in infectious disease, pulmonology, cardiology, neurology, and psychiatry share their perspectives on the phenomenon that is long COVID-19.
Pneumonia
ACP Advises Point-of-Care Ultrasound to Aid Diagnosis of Dyspnea
POCUS suggested in addition to standard diagnostic pathway for patients with acute dyspnea in ED, inpatient setting when diagnosis is uncertain
Updates to the 2021 Adult Immunization Schedule
The ACIP emphasizes the importance of routine vaccinations during the pandemic to prevent diseases.
Mortality Rates for Pneumonia and Influenza Vary by Geographical Area
Researchers assessed whether there was geographic variation in racial disparity in influenza and pneumonia.
Nurse Practitioners Prevent Spread of Diseases Among Homeless Population Through Vaccine Program
Nurse practitioners (NPs) executed a 5-step vaccination program for homeless individuals in Miami-Dade County to help reduce the spread of infectious diseases.
Novel Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Immunogenic in Phase 3 Trials
Results from PNEU-PATH demonstrated comparable immune responses following vaccination with Pneumovax 23 in both treatment groups for the 15 serotypes in V114.
Aspiration Pneumonia Mistaken for Community- Acquired Pneumonia
A patient with a history of achalasia presents to the emergency department with pneumonia that quickly leads to hypoxic respiratory failure.
Clinical Features and Outcomes Associated With Parainfluenza Virus-Associated Pneumonia
Researchers found limited clinical variability between PIV serotypes and substantial overlap in presenting signs and symptoms for PIV and other etiologies.
Strategic Guidelines for Managing Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Immunocompromised Populations Developed
In immunocompromised adults, community-acquired pneumonia should be treated by a multidisciplinary team of physicians.
Pneumonia Risk Down With Nitrogen-Containing Bisphosphonates
For patients with hip fracture, receipt of nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates is associated with a lower risk for pneumonia and pneumonia mortality.
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