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Expert Review on Nonsurgical Management of Parapneumonic Effusion: Advances, Controversies, and New Directions
Semin Respir Crit Care Med. 2023 Aug;44(4):468-476. doi: 10.1055/s-0043-1769095. Epub 2023 Jul 10.ABSTRACTParapneumonic effusion and empyema are rising in incidence worldwide, particularly in association with comorbidities in an aging population. Also driving this change is the widespread uptake of pneumococcal vaccines, leading to the emergence of nonvaccine-type pneumococci and other bacteria. Early treatment with systemic antibiotics is essential but should be guided by local microbial guidelines and antimicrobial resistance patterns due to significant geographical variation. Thoracic ultrasound has emerged as a leading...
Source: Respiratory Care - July 10, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Deirdre B Fitzgerald Eva Polverino Grant W Waterer Source Type: research

Cryptogenic new-onset super-refractory status epilepticus following SARS-CoV-2 vaccination. A case report
CONCLUSION: It is crucial to report suspected adverse reactions associated with SARS-CoV-2 vaccination, thereby allowing continued monitoring of the risk/benefit ratio of vaccination.PMID:37303102 | DOI:10.33588/rn.7612.2022374
Source: Revista de Neurologia - June 12, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: D Villagr án-Sancho A C Luque-Ambrosiani C Mayorga-Mor ón F J G ómez-Fernández J Arzalluz-Luque A Castela-Murillo F J Hern ández-Ramos M D Jim énez-Hernández A Palomino-Garc ía Source Type: research

Effectiveness of the 10-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine on pediatric pneumonia confirmed by ultrasound: a matched case-control study
CONCLUSIONS: PCV10 was effective at reducing sonographically-confirmed pneumonia in children aged 3-35 months of age when compared to unvaccinated children. VE increased with the threshold used for consolidation size on ultrasound in clinic and community controls alike. This study provides evidence that lung ultrasound is a useful alternative to chest X-ray for case-control studies evaluating the effectiveness of vaccines against pneumonia.PMID:35915495 | DOI:10.1186/s12931-022-02115-5
Source: Respiratory Care - August 1, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: William Checkley Shakir Hossen Eric D McCollum Farhan Pervaiz Catherine H Miele Miguel A Chavez Lawrence H Moulton Nicole Simmons Arunangshu D Roy Nabidul H Chowdhury Salahuddin Ahmed Nazma Begum Abdul Quaiyum Mathuram Santosham Abdullah H Baqui Source Type: research

Pneumococcal vaccination in celiac disease.
Authors: Casella G, Ingravalle F, Abbate G, Monti C, Bonetti F, Bassotti G, Mansueto P, Villanacci V, Carroccio A Abstract INTRODUCTION: Celiac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated disorder associated with gluten exposure in genetically predisposed subjects. Areas covered: Infectious disease is one of the causes of morbidity and mortality in CD patients. Invasive streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) is a particularly dangerous morbid condition in both the general population and celiac patients. Pneumococcal vaccination is the most effective means for its prevention. Expert opinion: In CD, evaluation of spleen func...
Source: Expert Review of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - April 17, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol Source Type: research

LITFL Review 247
Welcome to the 247th LITFL Review! Your regular and reliable source for the highest highlights, sneakiest sneak peeks and loudest shout-outs from the webbed world of emergency medicine and critical care. Each week the LITFL team casts the spotlight on the blogosphere’s best and brightest and deliver a bite-sized chuck of FOAM. The Most Fair Dinkum Ripper Beauts of the Week Simulationists, join Ben Symon’s Simulcast Journal Club discussion, reviewing recently published reporting guidelines for simulation research. [JS] The Best of #FOAMed Emergency Medicine Uterine inversion is rare and life-threatening, the per...
Source: Life in the Fast Lane - September 4, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Marjorie Lazoff, MD Tags: Education LITFL review Source Type: blogs