COMMUNITY-ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA (CAP)

This study tested how well the antibiotic Klacid SR works when given again to adults with respiratory infections like bronchitis or mild pneumonia. Over 3,000 people took part, and doctors checked if symptoms improved. The goal was to see if repeat use is effective in everyday me…

This study looked at 688 adults hospitalized with pneumonia in 11 Colombian hospitals. Researchers wanted to find out how many cases were caused by pneumococcal bacteria, which specific types were circulating, and whether current vaccines cover them. No new treatments were tested…

This study involved 300 adults with pneumonia to develop and test a simple scoring system called RESPIRE. The goal was to help doctors quickly identify if the infection is caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria. By using patient information available at the hospital, the score ai…

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 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…