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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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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.
CME Exam- 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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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... -
Folic Acid Supplementation During Pregnancy and Respiratory Risk in Offspring
- January 21, 2009
- Cornelius W. Van Niel, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Folic acid supplementation during pregnancy slightly increased risk for wheeze and lower respiratory tract infections in infants and toddlers.- Reviewing:
- Håberg SE et al., Arch Dis Child 2008 Dec 5;:
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New, More Virulent, Adenovirus Strain Reported in Clusters
- January 9, 2008
- Peggy Sue Weintrub, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Consider adenovirus in cases of severe pneumonia and prolonged respiratory tract infection.- Reviewing:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)., MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2007 Nov 16; 56:1181.
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Transient Antibiotic Resistance After a Single Course of Amoxicillin
- September 21, 2007
- Kristi L. Koenig, MD, FACEP
- Emergency Medicine
Resistant strains emerged surprisingly quickly after initiation of therapy.- Reviewing:
- Chung A et al., BMJ 2007 Sep 1; 335:429. Del Mar C., BMJ 2007 Sep 1; 335:407.
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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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Antibiotic Prescriptions for Viral URIs: We’re Making Progress!
- May 18, 2007
- Diane M. Birnbaumer, MD, FACEP
- Emergency Medicine
Prescriptions decreased by 20% from 1993 through 2004.- Reviewing:
- Vanderweil SG et al., Acad Emerg Med 2007 Apr; 14:366-9.
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Another Reason to Get Moving Free
- January 25, 2007
- Anna Wald, MD, MPH
- Women's Health
Exercise training reduced the incidence of colds among postmenopausal women.- Reviewing:
- Chubak J et al., Am J Med 2006 Nov; 119:937-42.
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