Community-Acquired Pneumonia
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Breast implants used in double lung transplant post infection
Lungs ravaged by disease and infection were removed, and breast implants used to hold heart in place while awaiting transplant.
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Three antibiotic regimens show similar effectiveness for CAP
Treatment with a beta-lactam alone was associated with a longer time to hospital discharge and small increase in risk for in-hospital mortality....
From the Journals
Pneumonia decision tool reduces death in ED patients
“This was a clear demonstration that these best practices made the biggest difference in patients who were sick and who did not have any...
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Legionnaires’ disease shows steady increase in U.S. over 15+ years