RSV infection may be associated with higher risk for bacterial pneumonia
(PLOS) Two common and sometimes dangerous respiratory diseases, a viral one caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and a bacterial one caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae may be linked, suggests a study published in this week's PLOS Medicine. Daniel Weinberger, from Yale University School of Public Health, and colleagues, analyzed hospitalization data to investigate a possible association between RSV and pneumonia in young children, and found that infection with RSV may increase the risk of pneumonia. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - January 6, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Cempra Announces Positive Topline Phase 3 Clinical Results for Oral Solithromycin in the Treatment of Community Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia
(Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE))
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - January 5, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Cempra's solithromycin meets primary and secondary objectives in Phase III trial
US-based pharmaceutical firm Cempra has reported positive topline results from a global, pivotal Phase III clinical trial of solithromycin oral capsules (Solitaire-Oral) in the treatment of patients with community acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP). (Source: Drug Development Technology)
Source: Drug Development Technology - January 5, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Zerbaxa Approved for Hospital - Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia
(Source: Pulmonary Medicine News - Doctors Lounge)
Source: Pulmonary Medicine News - Doctors Lounge - November 11, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: Pharmacy, Pulmonology, FDA Approvals, Source Type: news
Zerbaxa Approved for Hospital - Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia
Drug previously approved for treatment of complicated intra - abdominal infections, UTIs (Source: Pulmonary Medicine News - Doctors Lounge)
Source: Pulmonary Medicine News - Doctors Lounge - November 11, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: Infections, Pharmacy, Pulmonology, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Institutional, Source Type: news
Researchers look to exploit females' natural resistance to infection
Researchers have linked increased resistance to bacterial pneumonia in female mice to an enzyme activated by the female sex hormone estrogen. An international team of scientists has shown that increased resistance to bacterial pneumonia in female mice is linked to the enzyme nitric oxide synthase 3 (NOS3). They also show that this enzyme is ultimately activated by the release of the female sex hormone estrogen. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - October 15, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Researchers look to exploit females' natural resistance to infection
(eLife ) Researchers have linked increased resistance to bacterial pneumonia in female mice to an enzyme activated by the female sex hormone estrogen. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - October 15, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Scientists Spot How Bacterial Pneumonia Damages the Heart
Title: Scientists Spot How Bacterial Pneumonia Damages the HeartCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/19/2014 12:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 9/22/2014 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Lungs General)
Source: MedicineNet Lungs General - September 22, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
Scientists Spot How Bacterial Pneumonia Damages the Heart
A vaccine, and the right antibiotic, may guard against a direct attack on heart cells, researchers say (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - September 19, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Scientists Spot How Bacterial Pneumonia Damages the Heart
A vaccine, and the right antibiotic, may guard against a direct attack on heart cells, researchers say
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Bacterial Infections, Heart Diseases, Pneumonia (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - September 19, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Scientists Spot How Bacterial Pneumonia Damages the Heart
A vaccine, and the right antibiotic, may guard against a direct attack on heart cells, researchers say (Source: Pulmonary Medicine News - Doctors Lounge)
Source: Pulmonary Medicine News - Doctors Lounge - September 19, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Cardiology, Pulmonology, Research, News, Source Type: news
How pneumonia bacteria can compromise heart health
Bacterial pneumonia in adults carries an elevated risk for adverse cardiac events (such as heart failure, arrhythmias, and heart attacks) that contribute substantially to mortality -- but how the heart is compromised has been unclear. A study now demonstrates that Streptococcus pneumoniae, the bacterium responsible for most cases of bacterial pneumonia, can invade the heart and cause the death of heart muscle cells. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - September 18, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
How pneumonia bacteria can compromise heart health
(PLOS) Bacterial pneumonia in adults carries an elevated risk for adverse cardiac events (such as heart failure, arrhythmias, and heart attacks) that contribute substantially to mortality -- but how the heart is compromised has been unclear. A study published on Sept. 18 in PLOS Pathogens now demonstrates that Streptococcus pneumoniae, the bacterium responsible for most cases of bacterial pneumonia, can invade the heart and cause the death of heart muscle cells. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - September 18, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Cause of death established: Chamois in region of Austria had pneumonia
In spring 2010, nearly a third of the chamois living in a region of northern Austria suddenly died of unexplained causes. Concerned hunters and foresters sent the carcasses for analysis. Extensive investigations have now revealed that the animals died of bacterial pneumonia caused by two strains of bacteria that are highly unusual in chamois. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 16, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Cause of death established: Chamois had pneumonia
In spring 2010, nearly a third of the chamois living in a region of northern Austria suddenly died of unexplained causes. Concerned hunters and foresters sent the carcasses for analysis. Extensive investigations have now revealed that the animals died of bacterial pneumonia caused by two strains of bacteria that are highly unusual in chamois. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 16, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
