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Physician-authored summaries on the latest research on respiratory tract infections, editorials on respiratory tract infections, and perspectives on respiratory tract infections - drawn from the top medical journals.
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Not Pneumonia? Hold the Antibiotics!
- January 9, 2013
- Mary E. Wilson, MD
- Infectious Diseases
In a large randomized study involving adults with acute uncomplicated lower respiratory tract infections, amoxicillin showed little benefit and slight harm.- Reviewing:
- Little P et al., Lancet Infect Dis 2012 Dec 19;: Schuetz P., Lancet Infect Dis 2012 Dec 19;:
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Vitamin D Does Not Prevent Upper Respiratory Tract Infections Free
- October 4, 2012
- Thomas L. Schwenk, MD
- General Medicine
No benefit of supplementation was noted, either in incidence or severity of URTIs.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Murdoch DR et al., JAMA 2012 Oct 3; 308:1333. Linder JA., JAMA 2012 Oct 3; 308:1375.
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Trends in Antibiotic Use in Acute Respiratory Tract Infections
- August 18, 2009
- Thomas L. Schwenk, MD
- General Medicine
Overall use continues to decline, but broad-spectrum antibiotic use rose dramatically.- Reviewing:
- Grijalva CG et al., JAMA 2009 Aug 19; 302:758.
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How to Lessen Antibiotic Prescription Rate for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- June 4, 2009
- Paul S. Mueller, MD, MPH, FACP
- General Medicine
Prescribing rates were lower after introduction of C-reactive protein testing and communication skills training.- Reviewing:
- Cals JWL et al., BMJ 2009 May 5; 338:b1374.
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Reducing Antibiotic Use for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- May 22, 2009
- Kristi L. Koenig, MD, FACEP
- Emergency Medicine
Communication skills training and use of bedside C-reactive protein testing reduce antibiotic prescribing for lower respiratory tract infections without affecting patient outcomes.- Reviewing:
- Cals JWL et al., BMJ 2009 May 5; 338:b1374. Hay AD and Jüttner KV., BMJ 2009 May 5; 338:b834.
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Rhinoviruses Cause Severe Respiratory Infections
- April 22, 2009
- Robert S. Baltimore, MD
- Infectious Diseases
In a study involving children with severe respiratory infections, rhinoviruses were found in 49% of those with an agent identified.- Reviewing:
- Louie JK et al., Pediatr Infect Dis J 2009 Apr; 28:337.
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Procalcitonin to Guide Antibiotic Use in Primary Care Free
- October 22, 2008
- Daniel J. Diekema, MD, MS
- Infectious Diseases
Procalcitonin-guided therapy reduced the use of antibiotics for acute respiratory tract infections.- Reviewing:
- Briel M et al., Arch Intern Med 2008 Oct 13; 168:2000. Schwartz DN., Arch Intern Med 2008 Oct 13; 168:2007.
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The “New” Respiratory Viruses and LRTIs in Children
- August 23, 2006
- Robert S. Baltimore, MD
- Infectious Diseases
Each of the newly discovered viruses caused LRTIs with a specific epidemiology and presentation.- Reviewing:
- Choi EH et al., Clin Infect Dis 2006 Sep 1; 43:585-92.
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Acne Antibiotics Increase Risk for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
- October 25, 2005
- Jan V. Hirschmann, MD
- Dermatology
Antibiotic acne therapy alters the oropharyngeal flora, among other changes, increasing colonization with Group A streptococci. Whether this change produces important clinical consequences has been . . .- Reviewing:
- Margolis DJ et al., Arch Dermatol 2005 Sep; 141:1132-6.
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Azithromycin for Recurrent Respiratory Tract Infections? Not Yet!
Recurrent respiratory tract infections (RRTIs) are a common pediatric problem and often result in additional physician visits and time lost from school or work. Viruses . . .- Reviewing:
- Esposito S et al., Pediatr Infect Dis J 2005 May; 24:438-44.
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Vitamin E Does Not Prevent Lower Respiratory-Tract Infections in Nursing Home Residents
- August 31, 2004
- Thomas L. Schwenk, MD
- General Medicine
Vitamin E supplementation enhances immunologic status, but clinical benefits are less clear. In a new clinical trial, researchers randomized 617 Boston-area nursing home residents to . . .- Reviewing:
- Meydani SN et al., JAMA 2004 Aug 18; 292:828-36.
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Antibiotics for Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infection?
- January 24, 2013
- Allan S. Brett, MD
- General Medicine
Amoxicillin was largely ineffective in patients with acute cough and sputum production who had no evidence of pneumonia.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Little P et al., Lancet Infect Dis 2013 Feb; 13:123.
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Amoxicillin Offers Little Benefit for Uncomplicated Lower Respiratory Tract Infection Free
- December 19, 2012
- Physician's First Watch
For patients with uncomplicated lower respiratory tract infection, amoxicillin does not reduce symptoms — and might cause "slight harms" — according to a study in the Lancet... -
Vitamin D Does Not Prevent Colds Free
- October 3, 2012
- Physician's First Watch
Vitamin D supplements don't reduce the incidence or severity of upper respiratory tract infections, according to a JAMA study.Researchers randomized some 320 apparently healthy... -
Does Dog or Cat Exposure Protect Against Respiratory Tract Infections During the First Year of Life?
In this prospective study, dog contact was more protective than cat contact, but the results leave the question unresolved.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Bergroth E et al., Pediatrics 2012 Jul 9;:
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Pasteurella Infections — Not Only from Animal Bites
- March 20, 2012
- Abigail Zuger, MD
- General Medicine
Sick pets may transmit upper respiratory infection.- Reviewing:
- Myers EM et al., Clin Infect Dis 2012 Mar 15; 54:e55.
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Predicting Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections in Healthy Infants
- January 19, 2011
- Robert S. Baltimore, MD
- Infectious Diseases
Four risk factors were identified; infants with all four had a 32% chance of RSV lower respiratory tract infection during the first year of life.- Reviewing:
- Houben ML et al., Pediatrics 2011 Jan; 127:35.
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Patients Receiving Antibiotics in Primary Care Face Increased Risk for Bacterial Resistance Free
- May 19, 2010
- Physician's First Watch
Primary care patients who receive an antibiotic for respiratory or urinary infections are at increased risk for developing bacterial resistance to that particular drug, according... -
Procalcitonin-Guided Management of Respiratory Infections May Safely Reduce Antibiotic Prescribing Free
- September 9, 2009
- Physician's First Watch
In patients with lower respiratory tract infections, measurement of serum procalcitonin levels helps limit antibiotic use without increasing risk for adverse outcomes, JAMA reports. Nearly... -
Treatments 'Must Change' for Young Children with Wheezing, Editorialist Advises Free
- January 22, 2009
- Physician's First Watch
The treatment of virus-induced wheezing in young children "must change" on the basis of two studies, an editorialist says in the New England Journal...
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