Neoplasms can affect host defenses in numerous ways due to underlying immunologic impairment, weight loss, malnutrition, and/or as a consequence of therapy. For example, neutropenia can be ...

Researchers warn that rising global temperatures could lead to a significant increase in Aspergillus infections across the US ...

Methods and analysis The ASPirin for Acute Pneumonia in the elderlY study is a phase III multicentre randomised double-blind, placebo-controlled, superiority clinical trial, which will investigate the ...

Data show that CAP is a common presentation in primary care practice, and is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality, particularly in the elderly. Although the causative pathogens ...