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The frequency of inappropriate diagnosis of community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is relatively high among hospitalized adults, especially those who are older, have dementia, or present with altered mental status, according to a study. In such cases, a full-course antibiotic treatment may be detrimental.

The new inhaler connector RTC 24-V demonstrates fewer medication errors when compared with the 22M-22F, as shown in a study. Healthcare professionals in the intensive care unit (ICU) also prefer it in terms of safety and accuracy.

For patients with fibrotic interstitial lung disease, undergoing oxygen therapy in the short term helps increase exercise duration and reduce fatigue and dyspnoea during exercise, as shown in a study.

Some hospitalized patients with cirrhosis who are not exposed to terlipressin develop respiratory failure (RF), reveals a study.

In individuals with advanced solid malignancies, subcutaneous (SC) amivantamab administered once a month is associated with fewer infusion-related reactions (IRRs) and offers more convenience than the IV formulation, the phase Ib PALOMA study suggest.