Meta-analysis showed LUS and CXR were similar in diagnosing pediatric community-acquired pneumonia, with LUS having higher sensitivity and similar specificity. Lung ultrasound (LUS) is as effective as ...

Clinicians often face uncertainty about whether they can rely on a negative chest x-ray (CXR) to rule out pneumonia in a child, even when other clinical signs and symptoms may have raised that concern ...

For most children with complicated pneumonia, a less aggressive treatment approach is favored for those with small or moderate pleural effusions, according to updated guidance. The Infectious Diseases ...

As parents, teachers and other caregivers tackle flu season, RSV and Covid-19, cases of childhood pneumonia have also spiked in parts of the United States, China and Europe. Despite many advances in ...

Bacterial pneumonia cases are on the rise in young children, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Pneumonia, a common lung infection, can be caused by multiple sources, ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. For more episodes, download the Medscape app or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Todd A. Florin, MD ...

Mycoplasma pneumonia, often referred to as ‘a-typical pneumonia’ is landing more children in Triangle-area hospitals for treatment. It’s the same kind of bacteria that causes walking pneumonia. Other ...

Health officials in Ohio are warning about an increase in pneumonia cases in children. The state has seen 145 cases in kids aged 3 to 14 years old, and some are referring to the condition as “white ...

A pediatric pneumonia outbreak in Warren County this season raised questions about how to prevent or identify the lung infection in other kids. There was no immediate spike in the region, but we ...