The number of patients treated for pneumonia in 2024 was about 2.98 million, a 2.7-fold increase from 1.11 million in 2023. Pneumonia was on the decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the number of ...

The older the patient with pneumonia, the more likely resolution of radiographic infiltrates is to be delayed, especially if other comorbid illnesses are present. If both symptomatic and radiographic ...

Flooding closed roads in Vinton County, Ohio, after up to 3.5 inches of rain and prompted water rescues. Health risks and safety steps. Penn State researchers found that AI chatbots picking kidney ...

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) poses a high burden on Lebanese hospitals, especially when patients require Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or prolonged length of stay. Macrolides are widely used for ...

World Pneumonia Day, 12 November every year, reminds us of a silent yet serious threat that affects millions of people, i.e., pneumonia. Though it can impact anyone, the disease is increasingly ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among nursing home residents, having a nursing aide help them maintain good oral hygiene lowers the odds of them dying from pneumonia, a study suggests. Pneumonia is the ...

Winter brings colder temperatures and drier air, both of which can negatively impact the health of older adults, particularly their lungs. This increased vulnerability makes them more susceptible to ...

A healthy 20-year-old nonsmoker's lung collapsed as he blew out birthday candles. Doctors say his tall, slim build may have set the stage. Three Weeks After Tonsil and Adenoid Surgery, a 2-Year-Old's ...