August 13th 2025
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Gram-Negative Bacteria in Pneumonia Patients Demands Targeted Therapies
August 2nd 2018Gram-negative organisms are showing up at higher rates in seriously ill pneumonia patients. What are the best antibiotics to prescribe, given the real risk of death and the need to avoid contributing to drug resistance?
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Post-Eculizumab Meningococcal Disease in A Vaccinated Patient
August 1st 2018A recent report shows that patients receiving eculizumab remain extremely susceptible to meningococcal disease, including from nongroupable Neisseria meningitidis strains, despite being vaccinated against the disease.
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Top 5 Key Takeaways from ASM Microbe 2018
June 21st 2018The American Society for Microbiology’s (ASM) annual meeting, held June 7-11, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia, featured results of numerous studies on and advancements being made in infectious diseases. Here are 5 key takeaways from the meeting.
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Studies Reveal New Treatment Options for Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
June 4th 2018Although the incidence of nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease is increasing, and current treatment options are limited, certain NTM patients may find a potential treatment option in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.
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Extra Weight Linked with Increased Survival in Some Patients with Infectious Diseases
May 29th 2018The results of 2 studies indicate that patients who are overweight or obese have better mortality outcomes than patients who are at a normal weight when it comes to fighting off infectious diseases.
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