Pulmonary Infections
Feature
Covid vax prevents death in children regardless of variant
But the vaccine’s effectiveness decreased over time.
Conference Coverage
Newer agents for nosocomial pneumonia: The right drug for the right bug
“The right drug at the right time with the right dose for the right bug for the right duration.”
Commentary
The surprising failure of vitamin D in deficient kids
Having lower levels of vitamin D is not necessarily the thing causing bad outcomes.
Latest News
The right indoor relative humidity could ward off COVID
The “sweet spot” associated with reduced COVID-19 cases and deaths is 40%-60% indoor relative humidity.
News
‘A huge deal’: Millions have long COVID, and more are expected
More than a quarter say their condition is severe enough to significantly limit their day-to-day activities.
Opinion
More children should be getting flu vaccines
As of the week ending Oct. 15, only about 22.1% of eligible children had been immunized.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC warns of early uptick in respiratory disease
As influenza viruses, respiratory syncytial virus, SARS-CoV-2, and rhinovirus/enterovirus simultaneously circulate, the agency cautioned that this...
Feature
Man with COVID finally tests negative after 411 days
The man was treated with a mixture of neutralizing monoclonal antibodies.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA: Newborns protected by whooping cough vaccine
“This is the first vaccine approved specifically for use during pregnancy to prevent a disease in young infants whose mothers are vaccinated...
Feature
Death of son reinforces flu vaccination message
‘It was too late to start antivirals, so I gave him advice on symptomatic treatment,’ said the father, who is also a doctor. said.
From the Journals
GERD linked to increased risk of nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease
Gastrointestinal esophageal reflux disease was tied to increased risk of nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease.