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Atypical pneumonia in adults in southern Africa [PDF]

, 2016
The true incidence of Legionella pneumophilia, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydophila pneumoniae and Coxiella burnetti, the so-called atypical pathogens that cause adult community-acquired pneumonia in southern Africa, is unknown. Although there are a lack
Dlamini, S K, Mendelson, M
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Effects of Regular Dual‐Light Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy on Oral Health in Assisted Living Residents—A Randomized Controlled Trial

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of dual‐light antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) on oral health among older people living in assisted living facilities (ALF), comparing it to conventional oral self‐care guidance.
Wilma Romppanen, Jaana Helenius‐Hietala, Saila Pakarinen, Sanna Korte, Riitta Saarela, Anna Maria Heikkinen, Timo Sorsa, Tommi Pätilä   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Management of acute bronchitis in healthy adults. [PDF]

, 2004
Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are the most common infections in humans, accounting for half of all acute conditions each year in the United States. Acute bronchitis episodes represent a significant portion of these illnesses.
Aagaard, Eva, Gonzales, Ralph
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The Effects of Stroke on Oral Function and Oral Health: A Qualitative Study

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in Aotearoa New Zealand, often resulting in a range of physical and cognitive impairments. The impacts of stroke on oral function and oral health are not well understood from the survivors' perspective, yet the latter are crucial for overall wellbeing. This qualitative study explored
Esther Cheong, Daniela Aldabe, Nurul Thiyahuddin, Mauro Farella, Carolina Loch   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

UK Infected Blood Inquiry–An Historical Appraisal

Haemophilia, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction This appraisal considers the 2018 UK Infected Blood Inquiry and its Report (2024) in the context of the history of haemophilia treatment developments over the past fifty‐five years, and the tragic impacts of the AIDS pandemic. Aim The paper appraises the conduct and findings of the IBI and its Report in relation to HIV and AIDS ...
Christopher A. Ludlam
wiley   +1 more source

Changes in respiratory infection trends during the COVID-19 pandemic in patients with haematologic malignancy

BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has changed respiratory infection patterns globally. However, its impact on community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in high-risk patients with haematological malignancies (HM) is uncertain.
Jiwon Ryoo, Seok Chan Kim, Jongmin Lee
doaj   +1 more source

Methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections in the Northern Territory of Australia 2017–2022

Internal Medicine Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bloodstream infections (BSIs) cause significant morbidity and mortality. In Australia's Northern Territory (NT), MRSA BSI prevalence is disproportionately high. Vancomycin remains standard therapy despite toxicity and complex monitoring requirements.
Sara Davison, Aliya Bryce, Duncan Campbell, Robert Baird, Thomas Ewin, Shahid Ullah, Sonja Janson, Danny Tsai   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of pneumococcal conjugate vaccination: a retrospective study of hospitalization for pneumonia in North-East Italy [PDF]

, 2016
Introduction. Pneumonia remains a common reason for hospitalizing infants and the elderly worldwide, and streptococcal infection is often responsible. The aim of this study was to assess the burden of pneumonia in a large general population. Methods. All
Baldo, Vincenzo, Baldovin, Tatjana, Bertoncello, Chiara, Buja, Alessandra, Clagnan, E, Cocchio, Silvia, Del Zotto, S, Furlan, Patrizia, Gallo, T, Saia, Mario   +9 more
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A Concept Analysis of Expertise Associated With Practicing Clinical Nurses in Hospital Settings

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim Analyse the concept of expertise among practicing clinical nurses in hospital settings. Background The generational loss of expert clinical nurses was exacerbated globally by the novel coronavirus. This ongoing loss combined with the increased complexity of hospitalised patients has prompted an urgent need to understand expertise among ...
Jonathan D. Hecht, Elizabeth M. Heitkemper, Valerie Danesh, Angela P. Clark, Linda H. Yoder   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Problems of choosing antimicrobial therapy in young children with community-acquired pneumonia

Медицинский вестник Юга России
Objective: to analyze the prescribed antimicrobial therapy in young children with non-severe community-acquired pneumonia. Materials and methods: a sample of 219 young children with community-acquired pneumonia admitted to the pediatric department of the
Z. A. Shangareeva, R. M. Faizullina, A. V. Sannikova, A. F. Mananova, O. L. Berezina, O. V. Islamgulova, L. V. Pererva, A. V. Larina   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source