Pulmonology
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Pediatric ID hospitalizations down after vaccine introductions
Key clinical point: Pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccine introductions have been associated with decreases in the rate of pediatric infectious...
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ID CONSULT: Influenza virus and pneumococci dance together
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Measure associated with LOS in infants with bronchiolitis
Key clinical point: Length of hospital stay is associated with a bronchiolitis risk of admission score (BRAS). Major finding: In infants with...
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Study IDs factors linked to bronchodilator use in bronchiolitis
Key clinical point: Bronchodilator use by young children hospitalized with bronchiolitis had no effect on duration of hospitalization. Major...
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Recurrent strep throat? Ask two questions before prescribing
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CDC program supplies guidance on Ebola patient management
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New test will speed enterovirus D68 case confirmation from weeks to days
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Blood cultures offer little benefit to children with CAP
Key clinical point: Blood cultures in children with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) are not free of harm. Major finding: Children in the blood...
Conference Coverage
Pleconaril shows promise for neonatal enteroviral sepsis
Key clinical point: Pleconaril showed some signs of efficacy for enteroviral sepsis in neonates in a randomized controlled trial. Major finding:...
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Authors’ industry ties may bias neuraminidase inhibitors reviews
Key clinical point: Literature reviewers with ties to drug manufacturers are more likely to recommend neuraminidase inhibitors (for influenza)...
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Prenatal BPA exposure linked to lung effects in 4-year-olds
Key clinical point: Prenatal exposure to bisphenol A was linked to decreased lung function in 4-year-olds. Major finding: Every 10-fold increase...