Background: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a prevalent pediatric condition, and lobar pneumonia (LP) is considered a severe subtype. Early identification of LP is crucial for appropriate ...

A sequel to the paper published by Coolidge and Townsend in 1889, and based on the cases of the Massachusetts General Hospital from 1889 to 1917. Select the format you want to export the citation ...

Read before the Waltham Medical Club, December 6, 1917.

Fortunately, when pneumonia is detected and promptly treated during the congestion stage, it is less likely to result in complications. However, the severity of the infection depends on several ...

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About 40 percent of patients who go into septic shock die, and the mortality is even higher without proper antibiotic treatment. Following the death of Barbie Hsu from influenza-related pneumonia, ...

Background: Pneumonia is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children <5 years of age globally. Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) are known to provide protection against ...

Following Pope Francis’ diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia, doctors are speaking about the condition. The Vatican announced the Catholic faith leader’s diagnosis — which was reportedly ...

A medical examiner has concluded the cause of death for Kim Porter, the actress and model who was once in a relationship with Sean Combs. The New York Daily News obtained an autopsy report from the ...

In fact, they may be going to the school and playing outdoors with their friends. However, coughs, and sore throat may be signs of walking pneumonia, which is an informal term used for a common ...