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SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia more deadly than bacteraemic pneumococcal pneumonia
Bacteraemic pneumococcal community-acquired pneumonia is associated with higher disease severity and frequent intensive care unit admission, as reported in a study. However, SARS-CoV-2-related pneumonia poses a greater mortality risk.
SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia more deadly than bacteraemic pneumococcal pneumonia
18 Jan 2022
Emphysema increases susceptibility to chronic pulmonary aspergillosis
Among patients with Mycobacterium avium complex pulmonary disease, the risk of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis development and mortality is high in the presence of emphysema, according to a study.
Emphysema increases susceptibility to chronic pulmonary aspergillosis
14 Jan 2022
Smokers more likely to develop COVID-19 complications
Among patients with COVID-19 infection, those who smoke are at higher risk of developing complications compared with those who do not smoke, according to a study from Malaysia.
Smokers more likely to develop COVID-19 complications
13 Jan 2022
Intensive rehab benefits lung cancer patients undergoing surgery
A rehabilitation programme comprising intensive perioperative pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) and standard of care (SC) led to improved exercise capacity and tolerance in individuals with early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who are undergoing lung resection, the PUREAIR trial suggests.
