Research summary
Research summary
07/10/2024
A team of researchers sought to determine the incidence of inappropriate diagnosis among patients hospitalized and treated for community-acquired pneumonia.
07/10/2024
COVID-19 ROUNDUP
COVID-19 ROUNDUP
06/07/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

Anthony Calabro, MA
In this COVID-19 roundup, researchers report on the risk of health issues and death among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 at 3 year-follow-up, the widespread overuse of antibiotics among patients with...
06/07/2024
COVID-19 Roundup
COVID-19 Roundup
05/21/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

Anthony Calabro, MA
In this COVID-19 roundup, the CDC reports a record low number of COVID-19 hospitalizations, metformin reduces the likelihood of SARS-CoV-2 Viral load and rebound, remdesivir reduces mortality in older...
05/21/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
01/09/2024

Jessica Ganga

Jessica Ganga
In a randomized clinical trial, a team of researchers compared the use of cefepime and piperacillin-tazobactam—commonly used medications for empirical treatment of infection—to determine the risks of...
01/09/2024
FDA alert
FDA alert
08/25/2023

Jessica Ganga

Jessica Ganga
Following a multicenter clinical trial, a new treatment for pneumonia caused by Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus has been approved for use in adults.
08/25/2023
COVID-Roundup
COVID-Roundup
07/06/2023
This COVID-19 roundup includes a summary of studies on the effective treatment options for patients with long COVID, the risk of patients developing medical or mental health conditions post-hospitalization...
07/06/2023
Research Summary
Research Summary
06/22/2023

Jessica Ganga

Jessica Ganga
The American Society of Anesthesiologists issued an updated guideline addressing fasting in patients prior to undergoing an elective procedure.
06/22/2023
COVID-19 Roundup
COVID-19 Roundup
05/19/2023
This COVID-19 roundup includes coverage of the FDA’s simpler vaccination schedule and authorization of new treatment, decline in pediatric asthma diagnoses during pandemic, and a new treatment combination...
05/19/2023
Research Summary
Research Summary
02/24/2023
Researchers sought to determine whether adults hospitalized for sepsis are at an increased risk of death or rehospitalization for cardiovascular events.
02/24/2023
Research Summary
Research Summary
02/09/2023
The American College of Gastroenterology provided an update to their 2016 guidelines, providing physicians with tools and management strategies for patients with acute lower intestinal bleeding.
02/09/2023