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Household, social contacts key sources of local COVID-19 transmission in HCWs

30 Sep 2020 by

COVID-19 infection among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Singapore, while relatively rare, may be largely due to transmission via household/family or social interaction, a study showed.

Household, social contacts key sources of local COVID-19 transmission in HCWs

30 Sep 2020

Should amoxicillin still be used for paediatric pneumonia?

30 Sep 2020 by

For paediatric pneumonia with fast breathing (tachypnoea), the WHO*-recommended treatment with amoxicillin is still the preferred regimen, suggests the RETAPP** study.

Should amoxicillin still be used for paediatric pneumonia?

30 Sep 2020

COVID-19 may up ischaemic stroke severity

29 Sep 2020 by

Patients with COVID-19 who experience an ischaemic stroke may have worse outcomes, including greater stroke severity and mortality risk, than those without COVID-19, findings from the Global COVID-19 Stroke Registry showed.

COVID-19 may up ischaemic stroke severity

29 Sep 2020

Pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis tied to lower lung function, poorer prognosis in IPF patients

29 Sep 2020

Body mass index (BMI) and lung function are lower in patients with pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis (PPFE) compared with those without, according to a study. The PPFE arm also has more frequent complications and poorer survival during follow-up.

Pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis tied to lower lung function, poorer prognosis in IPF patients

29 Sep 2020

Amoxicillin-clavulanate regimen for PBB: 4 weeks no better than 2 weeks

28 Sep 2020 by

A 4-week course of amoxicillin-clavulanate in children with protracted bacterial bronchitis (PBB) does not improve cough resolution rates compared with a 2-week course, according to a study from Australia. However, the longer course may significantly extend time to first cough exacerbation.

Amoxicillin-clavulanate regimen for PBB: 4 weeks no better than 2 weeks

28 Sep 2020

COVID-19 in hospitals: Toilets, staff, public areas show contamination

28 Sep 2020 by

With a great deal of controversy surrounding the possible transmission route of SARS-CoV-2 virus, a study reveals yet another surprise worthy of caution in the hospital setting.

COVID-19 in hospitals: Toilets, staff, public areas show contamination

28 Sep 2020

AVAPS‐AE, ST ventilation show similar impact on sleep quality in OHS patients

28 Sep 2020

Two months of average volume‐assured pressure support—automated expiratory positive airway pressure (AVAPS‐AE) is comparable to pressure support (ST) ventilation in terms of effect on sleep quality and gas exchange among patients with obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS), a recent study has shown.

AVAPS‐AE, ST ventilation show similar impact on sleep quality in OHS patients

28 Sep 2020

Dupilumab cuts exacerbation rates in patients with asthma regardless of lung function

28 Sep 2020 by

Patients with moderate-to-severe asthma had significant reductions in annualized severe asthma exacerbation rate with the monoclonal antibody dupilumab, regardless of lung function, according to a post hoc analysis of LIBERTY ASTHMA QUEST* presented at ERS 2020.

Dupilumab cuts exacerbation rates in patients with asthma regardless of lung function

28 Sep 2020

Inhaled treprostinil ups exercise capacity in pulmonary hypertension

25 Sep 2020 by

Inhaled treprostinil significantly improves exercise capacity in terms of 6-minute walking distance (6MWD) over 16 weeks compared with placebo in patients with pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (ILD), according to the INCREASE trial presented at ATS 2020.

Inhaled treprostinil ups exercise capacity in pulmonary hypertension

25 Sep 2020

Single-dose nirsevimab prevents RSV-associated LRTI in preterm infants

25 Sep 2020 by

A single-dose of nirsevimab helps prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) in preterm infants during an entire RSV season, according to a recent study.

Single-dose nirsevimab prevents RSV-associated LRTI in preterm infants

25 Sep 2020

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Household, social contacts key sources of local COVID-19 transmission in HCWs

Household, social contacts key sources of local COVID-19 transmission in HCWs

Should amoxicillin still be used for paediatric pneumonia?

Should amoxicillin still be used for paediatric pneumonia?

COVID-19 may up ischaemic stroke severity

COVID-19 may up ischaemic stroke severity

Pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis tied to lower lung function, poorer prognosis in IPF patients

Pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis tied to lower lung function, poorer prognosis in IPF patients

Amoxicillin-clavulanate regimen for PBB: 4 weeks no better than 2 weeks

Amoxicillin-clavulanate regimen for PBB: 4 weeks no better than 2 weeks

COVID-19 in hospitals: Toilets, staff, public areas show contamination

COVID-19 in hospitals: Toilets, staff, public areas show contamination

AVAPS‐AE, ST ventilation show similar impact on sleep quality in OHS patients

AVAPS‐AE, ST ventilation show similar impact on sleep quality in OHS patients

Dupilumab cuts exacerbation rates in patients with asthma regardless of lung function

Dupilumab cuts exacerbation rates in patients with asthma regardless of lung function

Inhaled treprostinil ups exercise capacity in pulmonary hypertension

Inhaled treprostinil ups exercise capacity in pulmonary hypertension

Single-dose nirsevimab prevents RSV-associated LRTI in preterm infants

Single-dose nirsevimab prevents RSV-associated LRTI in preterm infants