Introduction Estimating the burden of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) increasingly
relies on administrative databases using International Classification of Diseases (ICD) …

Background Previous studies have shown an association between body mass index (BMI)
and infections, but the literature on type-specific community acquired infections is still …

Background The early life microbiome contributes to immune development. Antibiotics
during pregnancy alter the microbiome and may influence disease risks in the offspring. We …

We investigated the possible association between body mass index (BMI; weight (kg)/height
(m) 2) and hospitalization or treatment for acute infection in a prospective cohort study. We …

Objective Hypokalemia is one of the most common electrolyte disorders in hospitalized
patients. It is associated with a high mortality rate among patients with cardiovascular …

Background and objectives Serious infections are an emerging concern with increasing use
of potent immunomodulation in multiple sclerosis (MS), but the extent to which MS disease …

Background: The antibiotic nitrofurantoin is commonly used to treat uncomplicated urinary
tract infections. However, when this drug is used by patients with reduced kidney function, its …

Background Reducing readmissions is an international priority in healthcare. Acute kidney
injury (AKI) is common, serious and also a global concern. This analysis evaluates AKI as a …

Purpose Severe bacterial infections are important causes of hospitalization and loss of
health worldwide. In this study we aim to characterize the total burden, recurrence and …

Background: It is unknown whether posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with
incident infections. This study's objectives were to examine (1) the association between …