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• Study Links Childhood Antibiotic Overuse in Hospitals to Emergency Departments

  August 3, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  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.

• Hospital Errors and Adverse Events Declined Last Decade: Study

  July 28, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study show significant decreases in adverse events and complications over the last decade which occur when patients are hospitalized.

• Philips DreamStation CPAP Lawsuit Filed Over Mouth Cancer, Pneumonia Injuries

  December 27, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A California woman indicates she developed recurring pneumonia and mouth cancer after years of use of a Philips DreamStation CPAP device.

• Lower Doses of Antibiotics and Shorter Treatment Durations Just As Effective on Children with Pneumonia: Study

  November 30, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  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 bacteria.

• Philips DreamStation Auto CPAP Caused Bronchitis, Pneumonia and Other Side Effects, Lawsuit Alleges

  October 6, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  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.

• Community-Acquired Pneumonia Risk Linked To Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI)

  September 10, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links the use of heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec to an increased risk of community-acquired pneumonia.

• Air Pollution May Increase Heart, Breathing Risks For Elderly, Even at Low Concentrations: Study

  February 25, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  The elderly are more susceptible to air pollution than previously believed, according to a new study.

• Glucocorticoids Linked To Increased Risk Of Infection In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: Study

  September 28, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  Some steroids appear to increase the risk of infections when given to rheumatoid arthritis patients, according to the findings of a new study.

• Antibiotics Appear To Provide No Benefit For Children With Suspected Cases of Pneumonia: Study

  April 2, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds children with pneumonia given antibiotics fare no better than children not given the drugs.

• Lung Injury from Vaping May Be Misdiagnosed Due To Similarities To Pneumonia: Case Report

  January 31, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A case study warns that vaping lung injury symptoms can closely resemble symptoms of pneumonia, resulting in misdiagnosis.