Pneumonia
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2008-07-01Clinical Trial Update: Impact of Zinc Supplementation on Mortality and Hospitalizations in Children Aged 1 Months to 23 Months [NA]
Completed clinical trial evaluating whether zinc supplementation reduces mortality and hospitalizations in children aged 1 to 23 months, wit…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2008-06-09Clinical Trial Update: Steady State Serum and Epithelial Lining Fluid (ELF) Antibiotics Concentrations Under Continous Infusion
The trial update reports steady-state antibiotic concentrations in serum and epithelial lining fluid during continuous infusion in patients …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2008-05-29Clinical Trial Update: Removal of Endotracheal Tube Secretions Comprehensively Until Extubation [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial update on a method to comprehensively remove endotracheal tube secretions until extubation in patients on mechanical …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2008-05-23Clinical Trial Update: Procalcitonin as a Marker of Bacterial Pneumonia [NA]
A completed clinical trial evaluating procalcitonin as a biomarker for bacterial pneumonia in patients with pneumonia, bronchitis, or COPD.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2008-05-16Clinical Trial Update: Kabul Vitamin D Supplementation Trial [Phase 3]
This document provides an update on a Phase 3 trial of vitamin D supplementation for pneumonia in individuals with vitamin D deficiency; the…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2008-05-07Clinical Trial Update: Comparative Study of Non-Invasive Mask Ventilation vs Cuirass Ventilation in Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure. [Phase 4]
Phase 4 trial update comparing non-invasive mask ventilation with cuirass ventilation in patients with acute respiratory failure; the curren…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2008-04-16Clinical Trial Update: Pneumonia Vaccine in Bone Marrow Transplant Recipients: Usefulness of Donor Vaccination [Phase 4]
A Phase 4 trial evaluated whether donor vaccination enhances protection against pneumonia in bone marrow transplant recipients.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2008-04-01Clinical Trial Update: An Open, Prospective, Randomized, Multicenter Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Followed by Oral Azithromycin Versus Cefuroxime Alone or With Oral Erythromycin for the Treatment of Chinese Patients Who Were Hospitalized for Pneumonia [Phase 3]
Phase 3 randomized multicenter trial comparing intravenous followed by oral azithromycin to cefuroxime alone or with oral erythromycin for p…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2008-03-26Clinical Trial Update: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Double-Dummy Trial of Azithromycin SR Compared With Clarithromycin Extended Release for the Treatment of Pneumonia in Adult Patients [Phase 3]
Phase 3 randomized trial comparing Azithromycin SR to Clarithromycin Extended Release for adult pneumonia has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2008-03-26Clinical Trial Update: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Double-Dummy Trial of Azithromycin SR Compared With Levofloxacin for the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Pneumonia in Adult Patients [Phase 3]
This document reports the completion of a Phase 3 multicenter, randomized trial comparing sustained-release azithromycin to levofloxacin for…
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FDA approval · 2008-03-20FDA Approved: CEFEPIME — Original Application (Sagent Pharmaceuticals)
FDA records the original approval of cefepime hydrochloride (cefepime) for Sagent Pharmaceuticals under an ANDA. The approval concerns a bro…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2008-03-04Clinical Trial Update: Interferon Gamma for Drug Resistant Tuberculosis [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Interferon Gamma for drug-resistant pneumonia and pulmonary tuberculosis has completed.
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EMA withdrawal · 2008-02-14EMA Withdrawn: Levviax (telithromycin) — Aventis Pharma S.A.
Telithromycin (Levviax) has been withdrawn from the market by Aventis Pharma S.A. for community-acquired infections including pharyngitis, b…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2008-01-30Clinical Trial Update: Oral Care Protocol for Preventing Ventilator- Associated Pneumonia [EARLY_Phase 1]
An early-phase clinical trial evaluated an oral care protocol to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia and has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2007-12-13Clinical Trial Update: Pharmacodynamic Parameters of Two Different Doses of Cefepime
This clinical trial update describes pharmacodynamic parameters observed for two cefepime dosing regimens in infections, including bacteremi…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2007-12-11Clinical Trial Update: Capturing Outcomes of Clinical Activities Performed by a Rounding Pharmacist Practising in a Team Environment [Phase 4]
Phase 4 clinical trial update from the University of Alberta describes outcomes of clinical activities performed by a rounding pharmacist in…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2007-11-01Clinical Trial Update: The Role of Synbiotics in Reducing Post-Operative Infections in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Pilot Study [Phase 4]
Phase 4 pilot trial investigating whether synbiotics reduce postoperative infections in patients undergoing cardiac surgery; the study was t…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2007-10-31Clinical Trial Update: Cefepime vs. Ceftriaxone to Treat Nursing Home-Acquired Pneumonia [Phase 4]
Phase 4 trial comparing cefepime and ceftriaxone for nursing home-acquired pneumonia has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2007-08-02Clinical Trial Update: Study of Post-Training Supports for Health Workers in Benin [NA]
This CDC-sponsored trial conducted in Benin assessing post-training supports for health workers has completed, covering malaria, pneumonia, …
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EMA withdrawal · 2007-07-26EMA Application withdrawn: Garenoxacin mesylate — Schering-Plough Europe
The EMA application for garenoxacin mesylate by Schering-Plough Europe was withdrawn.
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FDA approval · 2007-04-26FDA Approved: ZYVOX — Supplemental Application (Hp Halden Pharma AS)
The FDA approved a supplemental application for Zyvox (linezolid) submitted by Hp Halden Pharma AS.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2007-04-11Clinical Trial Update: Does Telephone Follow-up Improve Patients Satisfaction
A completed clinical trial update evaluating whether telephone follow-up improves patient satisfaction among patients with congestive heart …
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FDA approval · 2007-03-26FDA Approved: AMOXICILLIN — Original Application (Sandoz Inc)
FDA approved Sandoz Inc's original application for amoxicillin, making a generic amoxicillin product available. The approval supports its us…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2007-02-22Clinical Trial Update: Pilot Study of the Utility of Empiric Antibiotic Therapy for Suspected ICU-Acquired Infection [Phase 2]
This update summarizes completion of a Phase 2 pilot study evaluating empiric antibiotic therapy for suspected ICU-acquired infection in cri…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2007-02-19Clinical Trial Update: Pneumonia Vaccine in Liver Transplant Recipients: a Booster Strategy Using a Conjugate Vaccine [Phase 4]
This update discusses a Phase 4 study evaluating a booster strategy with a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in liver transplant recipients to …