Seattle Hospital Bacterial Infection Outbreak Kills 4, Sickens Dozens of Patients
A Seattle hospital warns that bacterial contamination has sickened 31 patients and may have contributed to the deaths of four.
Tag Archives: Pneumonia
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Roundup May Increase Risk Antibiotic Resistance to Bacterial Infection That Kills Thousands of Americans Every Year: Study
The findings of a new study warn that Roundup exposure could lead to the development of antibiotic resistance in dangerous, infection-causing microorganisms.
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Study Links Childhood Antibiotic Overuse in Hospitals to Emergency Departments
A new study finds that children who visit the ER for symptoms of pneumonia are more likely to be prescribed antibiotics, even if they do not need them.
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Hospital Errors and Adverse Events Declined Last Decade: Study
The findings of a new study show significant decreases in adverse events and complications over the last decade which occur when patients are hospitalized.
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Philips DreamStation CPAP Lawsuit Filed Over Mouth Cancer, Pneumonia Injuries
A California woman indicates she developed recurring pneumonia and mouth cancer after years of use of a Philips DreamStation CPAP device.
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Lower Doses of Antibiotics and Shorter Treatment Durations Just As Effective on Children with Pneumonia: Study
A new study finds that giving children lower doses of antibiotics for shorter durations is just as effective as traditional antibiotic treatments, but could lower the risk of developing antibiotic-resistant…
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Philips DreamStation Auto CPAP Caused Bronchitis, Pneumonia and Other Side Effects, Lawsuit Alleges
A Philips DreamStation CPAP lawsuit claims sound abatement foam used in the recalled devices led to a woman developing respiratory problems, including COPD and pneumonia.
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Community-Acquired Pneumonia Risk Linked To Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI)
A new study links the use of heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec to an increased risk of community-acquired pneumonia.
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Air Pollution May Increase Heart, Breathing Risks For Elderly, Even at Low Concentrations: Study
The elderly are more susceptible to air pollution than previously believed, according to a new study.
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Glucocorticoids Linked To Increased Risk Of Infection In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: Study
Some steroids appear to increase the risk of infections when given to rheumatoid arthritis patients, according to the findings of a new study.
