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GERD Linked to Increased Incidence of Pulmonary Disease

TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 – The presence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with an increased incidence of pulmonary diseases, but this effect may be attenuated with GERD...

Update: NYC Legionnaires’ Outbreak Grows to 90 Cases; 3 Deaths Reported

TUESDAY, Aug. 12, 2025 — A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem has now sickened 90 people and caused three deaths, New York City health officials said Tuesday. The update comes just a few...

Nearly 9 in 10 ER Patients Aren't Fully Vaccinated

MONDAY, Aug. 11, 2025 — Nearly 9 out of 10 adults who land in an ER haven't been fully vaccinated, a new study says. People who came to an emergency department for treatment of minor injuries or i...

2 Deaths, 58 People in NYC Diagnosed With Legionnaires’ Disease

WEDNESDAY, August 6, 2025 — A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City has infected 58 people and caused two deaths, health officials say. The cases have been reported in Central Harlem. Off...

Terminally Ill Nursing Home Patients Face Needless ER Visits, Hospital Stays

MONDAY, July 28, 2025 — Terminally ill nursing home residents are being hounded to their graves with needless trips to the hospital, a new study says. About 80% of ER visits by terminally ill nursing ...

Few Babies Getting RSV Antibody Shot, Beyfortus, Study Says

THURSDAY, July 17, 2025 — A new antibody shot that protects babies against RSV infection could be struggling to gain traction, researchers report. Only about a third (35%) of babies eligible for n...

Association Found Between Home Mold, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis

THURSDAY, July 17, 2025 – Home mold, often attributed to chronic and/or recurring water intrusion, is associated with hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP), according to a study published online May 8...

Household Mold Can Trigger Lung Disease

MONDAY, July 14, 2025 — Household mold can be a significant trigger for a rare but potentially debilitating lung disease that can cause permanent breathing problems, a new study says. Mold appears to ...

Pediatric Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Infection Incidence Increased in 2024

WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2025 – Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M. pneumoniae)-associated community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) incidence was significantly higher in 2024 than in 2018 to 2023 among children,...

Digital Tool Potentially Predicts Childhood Asthma

TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 — A new digital tool can flag kids who are at risk for developing childhood asthma, researchers report. The tool scans electronic health data records and calculates an asthma r...

Accurate Risk Prediction Model Developed for Pediatric Pneumonia

TUESDAY, May 20, 2025 – An accurate risk prediction model has been developed for children younger than 14 years with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), according to a study published online in the...

New Models Help Docs Distinguish Severe Pneumonia In Children

MONDAY, May 19, 2025 — New predictive models can accurately distinguish mild, moderate and severe pneumonia in children, helping determine which kids need hospitalization or intensive care. Children w...

Quality Improvement Program Aids Antibiotic Duration for Common Infections in Children

WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 – A quality improvement program can improve recommended antibiotic duration in children for both acute otitis media (AOM) and community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) across...

Denoised Ultra-Low-Dose CT Better for Identifying Lungs With, Without Pneumonia

FRIDAY, March 21, 2025 – For individuals who are immunocompromised, denoised ultra-low-dose computed tomography (ULDCT) shows better accuracy than ULDCT for identifying lungs with or without...

Chest CT Scans Can Help Diagnose Pneumonia

TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 – Low-dose CT chest scans could help detect pneumonia in at-risk patients while exposing them to small amounts of radiation, a new study says. Ultra-low-dose scans can...

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