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SARS without pneumonia could be common in outbreak areas (p 841)
Results of research from Hong Kong in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggests that severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) without pneumonia could be common among populations affected by SARS outbreaks.    SARS has now affected 30 countries in five continents, with more than 8400... view more (2004-03-10)

Effects of bacterial pneumonia no worse for HIV-positive patients
Pneumonia doesn't appear to harm HIV-positive patients any more than those without HIV, according to a new international study conducted in part by the University of Alberta.   view more (2005-09-28)

Bacterial pneumonia patients at increased risk of major heart problems
A new study suggests patients hospitalized with pneumonia may be at serious risk of new or worsening heart problems.   view more (2007-06-19)

Zinc can help in the treatment of pneumonia (pp 1683)
The addition of zinc to standard antimicrobial treatment may accelerate recovery from pneumonia, say researchers in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Pneumonia is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in children less than five years old. Zinc is reported to prevent pneumonia, and to prevent... view more (2004-05-19)

Combined effect of proteins saves lives in cases of pneumonia
An effective host defence to the most prevalent form of pneumonia is only obtained if two proteins combine their forces. Dutch researcher Anita Rijneveld made this discovery during her PhD research at the Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam. Using mice infected with the bacterium... view more (2003-05-16)

Enigmatic fungus causes pneumonia
The origin of a fungus that causes pneumonia in people with poor immune systems is a mystery, medical experts heard today (Thursday 13 September 2001) at the bi-annual meeting of the Society of General Microbiology at the University of East Anglia. Dr Robert Miller of the Royal Free and University... view more (2001-09-03)

Alcohol abuse increases the risk of suffering from pneumonia
The results of a paper published in the journal Chest (129(5):1219-25) show that alcoholic and ex-alcoholic individuals have a higher risk of suffering from community acquired pneumonia.   view more (2006-05-23)

The cellular immunity damage caused by pneumonia is reversible
Cellular immunity amongst the elderly with non-hospital acquired pneumonia diminishes both quantitatively and qualitatively. Nevertheless, the cellular immunosupression detected in these patients is reversible and improves with time after release from hospital. 30% mortality In the past few... view more (2003-10-28)

Are antibiotics being used for too long?
Taking antibiotics for three days is just as effective for community acquired pneumonia as continuing treatment for the recommended 7-10 days.   view more (2006-06-09)

Protein research could lead to new meningitis vaccine
New technology is leading to a vaccine against Group B Streptococci (GBS), a common cause of meningitis as well as a frequent cause of pneumonia in newborns. Key proteins have been found that can kick-start the immune system to fight these bacteria, scientists heard today (Tuesday 09 April 2002) at... view more (2002-04-03)

Study finds COPD patients taking inhaled steroids are at greater risk for severe pneumonia
Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are increasingly being prescribed inhaled corticosteroids to control exacerbations of the disease, but a new study finds that the anti-inflammatory drugs increase the chances that these patients will be hospitalized for pneumonia.   view more (2007-07-16)

Severe Childhood Pneumonia Linked To Specific Strain Of Staphylococcus Aureus (p 753)
Authors of a French study in this week's issue of THE LANCET highlight the link between a specific strain of the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus and a severe form of pneumonia in children. Between 1986 and 1998, eight cases of community-acquired pneumonia due to S aureus strains carrying the gene... view more (2002-02-28)

Mortality rate is twice as high in patients with pneumonia caused by highly resistant bacteria
Patients suffering from hospital-acquired pneumonia caused by a type of bacteria that is highly resistant to virtually all antibiotics are twice as likely to die as patients infected with other, less resistant bacteria.   view more (2006-08-01)

Pneumonia leads list of causes of hospital re-admissions after stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of hospital admission among older adults. Yet more hospital readmissions after stroke are for pneumonia or for heart disease than for another stroke, according to a study published in the June 2007 issue of the journal Stroke.   view more (2007-06-26)

Pneumonia in transplant patients can be avoided
Life-threatening pneumonia in bone marrow transplant (BMT) patients can be controlled using a strategy called pre-emptive therapy, scientists heard today (Wednesday 10 April 2002) at the spring meeting of the Society for General Microbiology at the University of Warwick.   view more (2002-04-02)

No evidence for immune system overload after triple jab MMR
There is no evidence that the triple MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine causes immune system overload and makes children more vulnerable to serious bacterial infection, finds a study in Archives of Disease in Childhood. If anything, the jab seems to protect children, the study shows.... view more (2003-02-18)

Zinc may reduce pneumonia risk in nursing home elderly
When elderly nursing home residents contract pneumonia, it is a blow to their already fragile health. Simin Nikbin Meydani, DVM, PhD of the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University and colleagues report that maintaining normal serum zinc concentration in the... view more (2007-10-23)

Encouraging Progress Towards Early Identification Of Anthrax Inhalation
Authors of a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET outline progress in the ability to rapidly detect anthrax inhalation in the event of bioterrorist attacks. Limiting the effects of a bioterrorist anthrax attack will require the rapid and accurate recognition of symptoms among the... view more (2004-07-28)

Excess pneumonia deaths linked to engine exhaust
Engine exhaust fumes are linked to excess deaths from pneumonia across England, suggests research published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.   view more (2008-04-15)

Newer antibiotic more effective at treating elders' pneumonia
A newer antibiotic medication proved more effective at knocking out community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in patients 65 and older than the antibiotic that has been the front-line CAP treatment the last decade.   view more (2006-01-24)

Emphasis on performance measures may lead to inappropriate antibiotic use
Patients with suspected pneumonia may receive antibiotics unnecessarily as a result of hospital and physician efforts to meet certain performance measures.   view more (2006-07-11)

Stick with simple antibiotics for pneumonia to avoid super bugs, says researcher
Australian hospitals should avoid prescribing expensive broad-spectrum antibiotics for pneumonia to avoid the development of more drug-resistant super bugs, according to a University of Melbourne study.   view more (2008-08-27)

Patients with pneumonia who received pneumococcal vaccine have lower rate of death, ICU admission
Among patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia, those who had previously received the pneumococcal vaccine had a lower risk of death and admission to the intensive care unit than patients who were not vaccinated.   view more (2007-10-09)

Oral amoxicillin could be future treatment for children with pneumonia in developing countries (pp 1104, 1141)
Pneumonia-one of the world's deadliest diseases for young children in developing countries-could be treatable by the oral antibiotic amoxicillin rather than injectable penicillin, with implications for better health outcomes and reduced costs, conclude authors of an international study in this... view more (2004-09-22)

Children's Hospital scientists identify possible target for prevention and treatment of pneumonia
Researchers at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC have identified a key protein target that may be a crucial factor in the development of a vaccine to prevent and new therapies to treat pneumonia, the leading killer of children worldwide.   view more (2008-02-12)
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