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Capnocytophaga sputigena: An unusual cause of community-acquired pneumonia
Capnocytophaga sputigena is an unusual cause of community-acquired pneumonia. A 22-year-old woman presented an amoxicillin-resistant pneumonia. Sputum examination detected C. sputigena from 3 specimens with a significant bacterial load.
Laurie Gosse +4 more
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Trends in hospitalizations for vaccine‐preventable diseases in the United States from 2014 to 2024
Abstract Background and Objectives Vaccination rates have declined in recent years, resulting in outbreaks of vaccine‐preventable diseases (VPDs) among children. We aimed to evaluate VPD hospitalization rates from 2014 to 2024 and to report associated trends in outcomes including intensive care utilization, mortality, readmissions, and costs.
Nathan M. Money +5 more
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Is sputum evaluation useful for patients with community-acquired pneumonia? [PDF]
No high-quality studies specifically address the utility of sputum Gram stain or culture in the assessment or treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) or nursing home- acquired pneumonia (NHAP). The available evidence suggests that analysis of the
Morris, Carl G., Safranek, Sarah
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Community-acquired pneumonia in children
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) remains a frequent cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide even in industrialised countries, and its incidence is highest among children aged
F. Cardinale +4 more
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Characterization of Pulmonary Functional Abnormalities in Systemic Sclerosis Using Xenon MRI
ABSTRACT Background Xenon MRI is increasingly used to evaluate patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pulmonary hypertension (PH), both of which are common manifestations of systemic sclerosis (SSc). As such, Xe‐MRI may be suited to interrogate lung function impairment in SSc.
Dawson Shaver +11 more
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Abstract Background Blenderized gastrostomy tube feeds are associated with reduced gastrointestinal symptoms. We hypothesize that patients receiving blenderized tube feeds, compared with standard formula, will have less gastric‐oropharyngeal microbial overlap, a possible biomarker of less gastroesophageal refluxate, and differences in beta diversity in
Bridget M. Hron +13 more
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Prognostic value of peripheral blood lymphocytes in community-acquired pneumonia in children
Introduction. Despite a significant decrease in mortality from pneumonia, pneumonia remains the main cause of death in children outside the neonatal period.
N. V. Iziurova, A. Yu. Savochkina
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Diabetes hinders community-acquired pneumonia outcomes in hospitalized patients [PDF]
This deposit is composed by the main article, and it hasn't any supplementary materials associated.This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) in hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and its impact on ...
Boavida, J M +7 more
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Abstract Background We examined the clinical effectiveness of shortened outreach periodontal therapy for 3 months in nursing home residents with periodontitis versus controls (no therapy). Methods Nursing home residents with periodontitis were randomly assigned to either (a) one‐time, shortened outreach periodontal therapy adapted to German statutory ...
Anna G. Barbe +5 more
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Periodontitis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: A critical appraisal
Abstract In spite of intensive research efforts driving spectacular advances in terms of prevention and treatments, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a leading health burden, accounting for 32% of all deaths (World Health Organization. “Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs).” WHO, February 1, 2017, https://www.who.int/news‐room/fact‐sheets/detail ...
Maria Clotilde Carra +3 more
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