Dec 11, 2025 · Pneumonia : More than 3 million cases of pneumonia occur annually in the United States. Defined as an infection of the lung, pneumonia can be bacterial, viral, of fungal in origin. The …

The pathophysiology of pneumonia secondary to PPIs has been hypothesized to be associated with increased gastric pH. The normal pH of stomach contents promotes a sterile environment. [19]

Feb 12, 2025 · Recent findings suggest that post-COVID chronic cough may be driven by neurologic factors, not just respiratory issues.

Jul 11, 2025 · Overall, patients with RSV infection had significantly higher risk not only for in-patient mortality but also severe respiratory failure, secondary bacterial pneumonia, and acute kidney injury ...

Apr 1, 1998 · Pneumococcal species are the most common causative pathogens for pneumonia in the elderly, and the development and utilization of the pneumococcal vaccine was a major public health …

Viral Etiology Influenza and Avian Influenza. Influenza is characterized by the acute onset of fever and respiratory symptoms complicated by pneumonia, meningoencephalitis and myopericarditis.

Mar 12, 2004 · Some patients presenting with pneumonia have elevated CK levels. What is the pathophysiology behind this, and does this finding have any clinical relevance?

Oct 15, 2019 · Updated guidelines on community-acquired pneumonia focus on reducing inappropriate use of antibiotics and emphasize the need for more research on diagnostics and therapeutics.

Etiology of Community-acquired Pneumonia in a Population-based Study Link Between Etiology and Patients Characteristics, Process-of-care, Clinical Evolution and Outcomes

Dec 11, 2025 · A new algorithm predicts poststroke pneumonia risk with 93% accuracy in a new study, with tracheostomy status, aspiration, and cognitive impairment as key risk factors.