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Association Of Lung Cancer With Pneumonia And Chlamydia Pneumoniae Infection, Johnny Zakhour Md, Daniel Muller, Alex Glynn, Jose Bordon
Association Of Lung Cancer With Pneumonia And Chlamydia Pneumoniae Infection, Johnny Zakhour Md, Daniel Muller, Alex Glynn, Jose Bordon
The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections
Introduction: The degree of association and type of causal versus non-causal relationship between pneumonia and lung cancer (LC) are evolving discussions. We reviewed English publications on the degree of association between pneumonia and subsequent LC.
Methods: We searched the PubMed database using key words for pneumonia, LC, and chlamydia infection. We selected peer-reviewed studies of patients with pneumonia and LC. Case reports and other literature reviews were excluded from this review.
Results: Five studies examined the incidence and/or risk of LC for a total of 415,750 patients, and four studies examined cases with Chlamydia pneumoniae chronic infection at the time …
Improving Pneumonia Immunization Rates Among Adult Residents Of A Long-Term Care Facility., Salma Hegazi
Improving Pneumonia Immunization Rates Among Adult Residents Of A Long-Term Care Facility., Salma Hegazi
Doctor of Nursing Practice Papers
Background: Pneumonia is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in long-term care facility (LTCF) residents (Stamm et al., 2020). Vaccination of LTCF residents is a reasonable prevention strategy, (Andre et al., 2018; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2020; Kaiser Family Foundation, 2019). Improving immunization rates among LTCF residents remains to be a challenge (Rehm et al., 2012; Stamm et al., 2020).
Purpose: The purpose of this quality improvement (Q.I.) project is to improve the pneumococcal pneumonia immunization rates at an LTCF in Louisville, KY.
Methods: A review of each residents' medical record to obtain immunization status, evaluating the …