Pneumonia

Thirty minutes/day of hospital-based physical therapy reduced 30-day readmission, an important Medicare hospital performance metric.

The combined measures may help reduce hospitalizations by reclassifying CAP patients at low risk for adverse events.

Respiratory disease is the main reason why patients visit primary care practices. This brief summary highlights the latest in research and patient care.

This slideshow highlights facts and figures about the number 1 diagnostic category in primary care.

Three studies culled from the very recent literature offer insights into prevention and treatment of pneumonia in adults. Highlights in this slide show.

The 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine reduced nearly by half vaccine-type community acquired pneumonia in adults aged 65 years and older.

Risk of MI, stroke, and fatal coronary heart disease remained elevated among some patients hospitalized for pneumonia up to 10 years after the index event.

Several related health concerns-including asthma, pericarditis, and pneumonia-are treatable within the primary care office.

This week: 3 questions on GI disorders, 1 Pneumonia, and the link between the brain and pain. Can you answer all 5 questions?

Respiratory symptoms are a major reason why outpatients seek medical care, and primary care physicians who treat children frequently see pneumonia. This week’s photo essay tests your knowledge of respiratory problems in kids.