COMMUNITY-ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA (CAP)

This study tested how well the antibiotic Klacid SR works for adults with respiratory infections like bronchitis, tracheitis, or mild pneumonia. Over 3,000 participants who had taken Klacid SR before were treated again and checked for symptom relief. The goal was to see if repeat…

This study looked at over 230,000 adults treated for lower respiratory tract infections (like pneumonia or bronchitis) in French primary care from 2015 to 2024. Researchers used anonymous electronic health records to describe patient characteristics and track antibiotic prescribi…

This study created and tested a simple scoring system called RESPIRE to help doctors quickly identify pneumonia caused by drug-resistant bacteria. Researchers looked at data from 300 adults who came to the emergency room with pneumonia. The goal is to help doctors choose the righ…

This study looked at 688 adults hospitalized with pneumonia in 11 Colombian hospitals. Researchers wanted to find out how many cases were caused by the pneumococcus bacteria and which specific types were circulating. The goal is to help choose the best vaccines for the region.

This study gave 28 people with low tryptophan levels a special form of vitamin B3 (nicotinamide) for four weeks. Participants had either a serious respiratory infection (like pneumonia) or a chronic inflammatory condition (like inflammatory bowel disease). The goal was to measure…