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Pneumonia hospitalization a risk factor for cardiac events

Hospitalization for pneumonia contributes to an increased risk of ischaemic cardiovascular disease in the short and long term among middle-aged and older adults, a study has found.

Pneumonia hospitalization a risk factor for cardiac events

Single-dose BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine inadequate in cancer patients

06 May 2021 by

One dose of the BNT162b2 mRNA coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine yields poor efficacy in patients with solid or haematological cancer, but immunogenicity increases significantly in those with solid cancer following a second dose given on day 21 after the first dose, a prospective observational study has shown.

Single-dose BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine inadequate in cancer patients

Bamlanivimab works in real-world COVID-19 patients

The use of the monoclonal antibody bamlanivimab for COVID-19 yields good results, cutting the incidence of hospitalization among patients treated in the real-world setting, as shown in a study.

Bamlanivimab works in real-world COVID-19 patients

Antibody seroprevalence low in cirrhotic patients with mild COVID-19

In liver cirrhosis patients with an asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic case of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the seroprevalence of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 seems to be low, a recent study has found.

Antibody seroprevalence low in cirrhotic patients with mild COVID-19

Is delayed antibiotic prescribing harmful to patients with respiratory tract infections?

04 May 2021 by

Delayed prescription of antibiotics appears safe and effective for most patients with respiratory tract infectoins, even those at higher risk, according to an individual patient data meta-analysis. Delayed prescribing also results in similar symptom duration as no antibiotic prescribing and is not likely to lead to higher complication rates or to decrease patient satisfaction than immediate prescribing.

Is delayed antibiotic prescribing harmful to patients with respiratory tract infections?

04 May 2021

Ivermectin, HCQ prophylaxis fall short of reducing COVID-19 infection, mortality

03 May 2021 by

The efficacy of ivermectin in reducing the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection remains highly uncertain due to serious risk of bias and imprecision of trials, according to the results of a living systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Ivermectin, HCQ prophylaxis fall short of reducing COVID-19 infection, mortality

Controlling COVID-19 also suppresses other respiratory infections

03 May 2021 by

Public health measures taken to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), particularly the wearing of face masks, may also be suppressing other respiratory viral infections (RVIs) among elderly adults, according to a recent Singapore study.

Controlling COVID-19 also suppresses other respiratory infections

Latent TB treatment in dialysis patients safe but requires close monitoring

Many patients receiving maintenance dialysis can complete latent tuberculosis (TB) infection therapy, a recent study reports. However, the risk of high-grade adverse events (AEs) is high and related to frequent medication changes during therapy.

Latent TB treatment in dialysis patients safe but requires close monitoring