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Physician-authored summaries on the latest research on respiratory illness, editorials on respiratory illness, and perspectives on respiratory illness - drawn from the top medical journals.
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Severe Respiratory Infection Caused by Human Ad14
- April 29, 2009
- Larry M. Baddour, MD
- Infectious Diseases
In two geographically separate outbreaks of respiratory infections, illness caused by human adenovirus serotype 14 ranged from mild to severe.- Reviewing:
- Lewis PF et al., J Infect Dis 2009 May 15; 199:1427. Tate JE et al., J Infect Dis 2009 May 15; 199:1419. Gray GC and Chorazy ML., J Infect Dis 2009 May 15; 199:1413.
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All That Whoops Isn’t Pertussis
- September 26, 2007
- Stephen G. Baum, MD
- Infectious Diseases
Initial diagnoses of pertussis in three respiratory illness outbreaks ultimately could not be confirmed.- Reviewing:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)., MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2007 Aug 24; 56:837.
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ACUTE RESPIRATORY ILLNESS FROM AN AEROSOL LEATHER PROTECTOR.
- January 15, 1993
- DMB
- General Medicine
In late December, authorities in Oregon received over 400 reports of acute respiratory illness associated with the use of a new aerosol leather conditioner for . . .- Reviewing:
- , MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 1993 Jan 8; 41:
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Rhinoviruses Cause Severe Disease in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
- January 11, 2012
- Robert S. Baltimore, MD
- Infectious Diseases
Among premature infants in Buenos Aires, rhinoviruses were the most common cause of all acute respiratory infections, of bronchiolitis, and of hospitalization for such illnesses.- Reviewing:
- Miller EK et al., Pediatrics 2012 Jan 1; 129:e60.
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Human Enterovirus 68 'Increasingly Recognized' Source of Respiratory Illness Free
- September 30, 2011
- Physician's First Watch
Human enterovirus 68 (HEV68) is an "increasingly recognized cause of respiratory illness," with six clusters noted worldwide from 2008 to 2010, according to an MMWR... -
Incidence of Human Metapneumovirus Infection in Hospitalized Children
- May 26, 2010
- Larry M. Baddour, MD
- Infectious Diseases
Human metapneumovirus caused as many hospitalizations for acute respiratory infection in young children as did influenza and parainfluenza viruses.- Reviewing:
- Williams JV et al., J Infect Dis 2010 Jun 15; 201:1890.
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Maternal Influenza Immunization Protects Infants Free
- September 24, 2008
- Larry M. Baddour, MD
- Infectious Diseases
Inactivated influenza vaccine reduced respiratory illness in the infants of women who were immunized during pregnancy.- Reviewing:
- Zaman K et al., N Engl J Med 2008 Sep 17;:
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Novel Approach to Infant Influenza
- September 23, 2008
- Howard Bauchner, MD
- General Medicine
Influenza immunization during pregnancy attenuated influenza in infants and respiratory illness with fever in infants and in mothers.- Reviewing:
- Zaman K et al., N Engl J Med 2008 Sep 17;:
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Maternal Influenza Vaccination Reduces Infant Influenza, Febrile Respiratory Illness Free
- September 18, 2008
- Physician's First Watch
Vaccinating pregnant women against influenza helps protect their infants from the virus for up to 6 months following birth, according to a partially industry-funded... -
A Little Hand Hygiene Goes a Long Way Free
- September 10, 2008
- Alain Joffe, MD, MPH, FAAP
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Meta-analysis results of community-based intervention studies indicate that use of nonantibacterial soap and hand-hygiene education significantly reduce respiratory and GI illnesses.- Reviewing:
- Aiello AE et al., Am J Public Health 2008 Aug; 98:1372.
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Adenovirus 14 Associated with Severe Pneumonia
- February 20, 2008
- Neil M. Ampel, MD
- Infectious Diseases
In New Mexico, three cases of severe acute respiratory tract infection — one resulting in death — were associated with adenovirus 14.- Reviewing:
- Louie JK et al., Clin Infect Dis 2008 Feb 1; 46:421.
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New Adenovirus Variant Causing Severe Disease Free
- November 16, 2007
- Physician's First Watch
The CDC reports that a new adenovirus variant has caused at least 140 cases of severe respiratory illness in the United States, including 10 deaths... -
Rhinoviruses: Beyond the Common Cold
- February 28, 2007
- Daniel J. Diekema, MD, MS
- Infectious Diseases
Rhinoviruses play an under-recognized role in severe respiratory infections in young children.- Reviewing:
- Miller EK et al., J Infect Dis 2007 Mar 15; 195:773-81.
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Respiratory Infections in the Setting of HIV
- January 15, 2010
- Sonia Nagy Chimienti, MD
- HIV/AIDS
Viral pathogens were identified in about 65% of HIV-infected patients seeking outpatient care for respiratory symptoms. Influenza viruses were most common, followed by hMPV.- Reviewing:
- Klein MB et al., J Infect Dis 2010 Jan 15; 201:297.
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Outbreaks of Pseudopertussis: Lessons from a Costly Public Health Intervention
- September 26, 2007
- Peggy Sue Weintrub, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Not all whooping cough is pertussis.- Reviewing:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)., MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2007 Aug 24; 56:837.
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Febrile Respiratory Symptoms in HIV: Think Flu
- July 2, 2007
- Paul E. Sax, MD
- HIV/AIDS
Influenza was, by far, the most common specific diagnosis among HIV-infected outpatients who presented with fever and respiratory symptoms; overall disease severity was mild.- Reviewing:
- Klein MB et al., Clin Infect Dis 2007 Jul 15; 45:234-40.
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ACUTE RESPIRATORY ILLNESS IN THE ELDERLY.
- February 3, 1995
- JC Puffer
- General Medicine
Two studies in the community and day-care settings add to our limited data about acute respiratory tract infection (ARTI) in the elderly. Both studies defined . . .- Reviewing:
- Falsey AR, et al., J Am Geriatr Soc 1995 Jan; 43:
30 36 . Hodder SL, et al., J Am Geriatr Soc 1995 Jan; 43:24 29 .
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Child-Care Attendance and Risk for Infection
- January 12, 2011
- Peggy Sue Weintrub, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Group child care leads to earlier, not more, infections.- Reviewing:
- Côté SM et al., Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2010 Dec; 164:1132.
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Exclusive Breast-Feeding Protects Infants Against Common Infections
- October 20, 2010
- F. Bruder Stapleton, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Exclusive breast-feeding for 6 months reduced the frequency and severity of common infections during the first year of life.- Reviewing:
- Ladomenou F et al., Arch Dis Child 2010 Sep 27;:
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Breast-Feeding Protects Newborns Against Common Infections Free
- September 28, 2010
- Physician's First Watch
Infants exclusively breast-fed for 6 months have fewer and less severe infections their first year of life, according to a study in the Archives...
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