Pneumonia

Pneumonia is a leading cause of death and hospitalization, costing health care systems billions of dollars and an estimated 600,000 adult deaths worldwide each year. Pneumococcal disease is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae and the term describes a group of illnesses, including invasive infections, such as bacteremia/sepsis and meningitis, as well as pneumonia and upper respiratory tract infections. Although all age groups may be affected, the highest rate of pneumococcal disease occurs in young children and older adults. In addition, persons suffering from a wide range of chronic conditions (eg, diabetes, cardiovascular disease) and immune deficiencies are at increased risk.
Viral vs Bacterial Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection of one or both lungs which affects alveoli. This article looks at the differences between bacterial and viral pneumonia.

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New global guidelines aim to make clozapine safer and more accessible

New global guidelines aim to make clozapine safer and more accessible

Lung cells generated from mouse embryonic fibroblasts in just 7 to 10 days

Lung cells generated from mouse embryonic fibroblasts in just 7 to 10 days

Community vaccination program reduces pneumonia deaths among elderly in Japan

Community vaccination program reduces pneumonia deaths among elderly in Japan

European study reveals barriers to multinational clinical trials

European study reveals barriers to multinational clinical trials

AI system matches diagnostic accuracy while cutting medical costs

AI system matches diagnostic accuracy while cutting medical costs

Vaccination plays key role in preventing cardiovascular events after infection

Vaccination plays key role in preventing cardiovascular events after infection

Macrophage-derived lipocalin 2 drives severe pneumonia in SARS-CoV-2 infection

Macrophage-derived lipocalin 2 drives severe pneumonia in SARS-CoV-2 infection

How underreporting masks the real impact of RSV in older populations

How underreporting masks the real impact of RSV in older populations

Kennedy’s vaccine advisers sow doubts as scientists protest US pivot on shots

Kennedy’s vaccine advisers sow doubts as scientists protest US pivot on shots

Many older people embrace vaccines. Research is proving them right.

Many older people embrace vaccines. Research is proving them right.

Nurse practitioners critical in treating older adults as ranks of geriatricians shrink

Nurse practitioners critical in treating older adults as ranks of geriatricians shrink

Why doctors say measles isn’t just back, it’s a warning sign for us all

Why doctors say measles isn’t just back, it’s a warning sign for us all

Early signs of breastfeeding failures after premature birth

Early signs of breastfeeding failures after premature birth

Measles poses serious risks for pregnant people amid rising cases in Canada

Measles poses serious risks for pregnant people amid rising cases in Canada

Study aims to demystify the immune toxicity triggered by osimertinib-ICI co-treatment

Study aims to demystify the immune toxicity triggered by osimertinib-ICI co-treatment

Mass treatment with the antibiotic azithromycin may lead to increased drug resistance

Mass treatment with the antibiotic azithromycin may lead to increased drug resistance

WHO releases first-ever position paper on immunization products to protect infants against RSV

WHO releases first-ever position paper on immunization products to protect infants against RSV

Long-term cardiorespiratory effects of wildfire smoke exposure revealed

Long-term cardiorespiratory effects of wildfire smoke exposure revealed

Single measles strain triggers outbreak in Milan despite high vaccination rates

Single measles strain triggers outbreak in Milan despite high vaccination rates

Maestro John Mauceri returns to the stage in renewed health

Maestro John Mauceri returns to the stage in renewed health

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