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A photo of the nirsevimab (Beyfortus) packaging and syringe over a computer rendering of a respiratory syncytial virus.

<乌鸦传媒>Nirsevimab Effectiveness Against Severe RSV Holds Up in Real-World Study

Monoclonal antibody also reduced PICU admissions, need for ventilatory support

A photo of a Rite Aid pharmacy in Seattle advertising flu shots.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC Advisors Back Updated COVID, Flu Vaccines for the Fall

ACIP also votes to recommend new pneumococcal vaccine for adults

A computer rendering of a respiratory syncytial virus.

<乌鸦传媒>ACIP Makes Changes to Adult RSV Vaccine Recommendations

Committee ditches shared decision-making, moves to risk-based approach

FDA APPROVED Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine (Capvaxive) over a computer rendering of pneumococcal pneumonia

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves Pneumococcal Vax Designed Specifically for Adults

Covers serotypes responsible for over 80% of invasive pneumococcal disease in those 50 and up

A photo of pasteurization equipment at a dairy plant.

<乌鸦传媒>Some Pasteurization Methods May Not Clear H5N1 in Heavily Infected Milk

In experimental study, trace infectious virus detectable in some samples heated for short periods

A computer rendering of a stomach ulcer.

<乌鸦传媒>PPI Prevents Upper GI Bleeds During Intubation, With No Effect on Mortality

But expert still suggests the approach may not be appropriate for the most severely ill

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Doc Paralyzed After COVID; Legionella at Medicare HQ; Mystery Grand Canyon Illness

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

The YouTube thumbnail with Siobhan Deshauer, MD, a jar of pickles, and the words: WARNING SIGN

<乌鸦传媒>Diet Change Revealed Deadly Diagnosis: Medical Mystery Solved!

Can you guess what caused this patient's salt cravings?

A photo of a blue rubber gloved hand holding a box of Paxlovid.

<乌鸦传媒>Paxlovid Trial Flops for COVID Pneumonia

Small study found no decrease in mortality among inpatients in three countries

A photo of the packaging and vials of the Arexvy respiratory syncytial virus vaccine.

<乌鸦传媒>Guillain-Barre Syndrome Rates After RSV Shots in Sync With Trial Data, CDC Says

But compared with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, GBS was more common than expected

FDA APPROVED mRNA-1345 vaccine (mRESVIA) over a computer rendering of respiratory syncytial viruses.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves First mRNA RSV Vaccine

Moderna vaccine indicated for people ages 60 and up

A photo of a bottle of Olumiant tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>Not All COVID Patients Benefit From JAK Inhibitor

Post-hoc analysis shows that body weight makes an important difference

Photo of a doctor preparing a vaccine for a pregnant woman.

<乌鸦传媒>Most Expectant Moms Say They're Likely to Get Maternal RSV Vaccine

But one in five soon-to-be parents said they had never even heard of RSV, survey finds

A photo of a female physician typing on a laptop.

<乌鸦传媒>Trials Identify Better Way to Select Antibiotics for UTIs, Pneumonia in Inpatients

Provider prompts reduced empiric use of extended-spectrum antibiotics, without affecting safety

A photo of two bottles of risperidone tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>Antipsychotics in Dementia Tied to Wider Range of 'Serious Harms'

Steepest increases in risk observed for pneumonia, kidney injury, VTE, and stroke

An image of an Abrams needle biopsy.

<乌鸦传媒>Medical Thoracoscopy Not the Only Good Way to Biopsy Complex Pleural Effusion

Image-assisted needle biopsy matched diagnostic accuracy in some patients

A photo of a blue rubber gloved hand putting a pulse oximeter on a patients finger.

<乌鸦传媒>Lower Oxygen Targets May Be Preferable for COVID Patients in the ICU

More days alive and off life support with a PaO2 target of 60 mm Hg

A photo of a healthcare worker performing a rapid PCR test.

<乌鸦传媒>Rapid PCR Tests for Pneumonia in the ED Speed Up Targeted Treatment

Faster, more targeted treatment than with standard lab cultures

An x-ray image of a patient's lungs with aspiration pneumonia

<乌鸦传媒>Study Backs Recommended Antibiotic Approach for Aspiration Pneumonia

Evidence of more side effects, lack of survival benefit with extended anaerobic coverage

SCCM over a photo of Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ

<乌鸦传媒>Trial Backs Short Course of Antibiotics for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Individualized treatment noninferior versus usual long-course treatment in the ICU

A photo of a concerned looking pregnant woman looking at a positive covid test.

<乌鸦传媒>Maternal Vaccination Lowers Odds of Respiratory Distress in COVID-Exposed Infants

Preterm, COVID-exposed infants with respiratory distress had marked inflammatory responses

SCCM over a photo of Phoenix Convention Center

<乌鸦传媒>Ceftriaxone Prevents Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia After Brain Injury

Single-dose administered prophylactically associated with less pneumonia, mortality

A close up photo of a clarithromycin tablet lying on its blisterpack

<乌鸦传媒>Add-On Clarithromycin Pans Out in Community-Acquired Pneumonia Trial

Respiratory system severity scores, organ failure assessment scores improved, trial found

A photo of female nurses wearing protective gear tend to an infant with RSV in the pediatric ICU.

<乌鸦传媒>Pediatric RSV Led to Higher Hospitalization Rates Than Omicron or Flu

Study underscores urgent need to use preventive measures

<乌鸦传媒>Can Residents Flourish? Managing Common Foot and Ankle Conditions

Also in TTHealthWatch: Toothbrushing to prevent pneumonia

A photo of a petri dish containing Burkholderia pseudomallei

<乌鸦传媒>CDC Tracks Down Rare, Deadly Bacteria in Mississippi Gulf Region

Locating the bacteria that causes melioidosis akin to "finding a needle in a haystack"

A photo of a male nurse holding a toothbrush in his blue rubber gloved hands while giving the thumbs-up gesture

<乌鸦传媒>Toothbrushing Linked to Lower Risk of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia

Brushing also tied to decreased ICU mortality, need for mechanical ventilation

A photo of intensive care unit nurses turning over a covid patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Prone Positioning Falls Flat for Weaning COVID Patients Off ECMO

Similar ECMO duration, mortality compared with supine position in randomized trial

A computer rendering of Mycoplasma pneumoniae bacteria

<乌鸦传媒>China Reports No 'Unusual' Pathogens Driving Pneumonia Cluster in Kids

Chinese health officials say the rise in respiratory illness is part of a continued surge

A computer rendering of C. difficile bacteria

<乌鸦传媒>This Antibiotic May Reduce C. Diff Risk in Pneumonia Patients

Doxycycline associated with reduced infection, re-infection rates versus azithromycin

A photo of nurses tending to a man receiving mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit.

<乌鸦传媒>Inhaled Antibiotic Cuts Risk of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Also led to lower rate of ventilator-related complications versus placebo

CHEST over a photo of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu, HI.

<乌鸦传媒>ECMO Has Become a Harder Sell in Severe COVID-19

Studies show decreased use, cast doubt on clinical benefit

CHEST over a photo of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu, HI.

<乌鸦传媒>'Surprising' Contribution of Pulmonary Hypertension to ARDS Outcomes

Coexisting conditions spell markedly poor clinical course

A photo of nurses tending to a patient receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

<乌鸦传媒>Real-World Data Back ECMO Use in Critically Ill Patients With Obesity

Obesity should not be considered a contraindication for use, say researchers

A photo of two boxes of Prevnar 20 pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine.

<乌鸦传媒>ACIP Endorses 20-Valent Pneumococcal Vaccine for Kids

New high-risk conditions added as well, including chronic kidney disease and asthma

A photo of a female nurse in full protective gear standing at the bedside of a senior man wearing a helmet CPAP.

<乌鸦传媒>Helmet CPAP Leads Noninvasive Ventilation Therapies for Acute Respiratory Failure

Showdown of HFNC and helmet- and face mask-based modalities in meta-analysis

FDA ADCOMM sulbactam-durlobactam over a photo of a man on a ventilator in the ICU.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Panel to Weigh Limited Data on Combo for Healthcare-Acquired Pneumonia

Sulbactam-durlobactam under consideration for cases caused by Acinetobacter spp.

FDA EUA vilobelimab (Gohibic) over a photo of a covid patient in the intensive care unit.

<乌鸦传媒>Novel Drug Authorized for Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients

FDA grants EUA to anti-C5a antibody for patients on mechanical ventilation, ECMO

SCCM over a photo of the Moscone Convention Center West in San Francisco, California

<乌鸦传媒>Fasting Before Respiratory Extubation Not Needed, Study Says

Randomized trial suggests this common practice doesn't help

A photo of a man on a ventilator in the intensive care unit.

<乌鸦传媒>Are Severe COVID Patients Being Kept on Ventilation Longer Than Needed?

Mechanical ventilation use should follow guidelines for any other pneumonia, say researchers

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