M. bovis TB Increasing Among Hispanics in the U.S.
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From 1994 through 2005, <$EMPH_O>Mycobacterium bovis<$EMPH_C> accounted for 45% of pediatric TB cases and 8% of all TB cases in San Diego County, California.
Inhaled Liposomal Amphotericin B for Prevention of IPA
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Among patients with prolonged neutropenia, liposomal amphotericin B performed significantly better than placebo in preventing invasive pulmonary aspergillosis.
By Neil M. Ampel, MD
May 14, 2008
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Rijnders BJ et al., Clin Infect Dis 2008 May 1; 46:1401
Does Supplemental Oxygen Keep Infants with Bronchiolitis in the Hospital?
Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Summary and Comment
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Oxygen supplementation determines length of stay in hospitalized infants with bronchiolitis when the oxygen threshold is <94% SpO2 .
Rapid Screening for MDR-TB
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A molecular probe was
By Neil M. Ampel, MD
April 23, 2008
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Barnard M et al., Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2008 Apr 1; 177:787
Legionella as a Cause of CAP
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<$EMPH_O>Legionella<$EMPH_C> species were the causative organisms in 3.8% of patients with community-acquired pneumonia in Germany.
By Neil M. Ampel, MD
April 16, 2008
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von Baum H et al., Clin Infect Dis 2008 May 1; 46:1356
Factors Affecting CAP Outcome
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In a large retrospective study, using guideline-compliant treatment and establishing an etiologic diagnosis were associated with shorter LOS and lower risk for late in-hospital mortality.
By Thomas Glück, MD
April 16, 2008
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Garau J et al., Clin Microbiol Infect 2008 Mar 5; 14:322
TB by Transplant
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TB was transmitted from a donor with unrecognized infection to two organ recipients.
By Stephen G. Baum, MD
April 16, 2008
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)., MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2008 Apr 4; 57:333
Antibiotics in Acute Rhinosinusitis: Often Prescribed, but Rarely Indicated
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No clinical signs or symptoms identified a subgroup of patients who derived benefit from antibiotics.
By Bruce Soloway, MD
April 15, 2008
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Young J et al., Lancet 2008 Mar 15; 371:908
Effects of Statins and ACE Inhibitors in CAP and Influenza
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An analysis of VA data indicates that, at least in men, statin or ACE inhibitor use is associated with decreased mortality from community-acquired pneumonia or influenza.
By Thomas Glück, MD
April 2, 2008
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Mortensen EM et al., Eur Respir J 2008 Mar; 31:611
Fluoroquinolones: Treating TB Reduces Pneumococcal Susceptibility
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The use of fluoroquinolones to treat MDR-TB was associated with the emergence of pediatric invasive pneumococcal disease caused by levofloxacin-nonsusceptible organisms.
By Mary E. Wilson, MD
April 2, 2008
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von Gottberg A et al., Lancet 2008 Mar 29; 371:1108
