Published by the Students of Johns Hopkins since 1896
March 17, 2026 March 17, 2026 | Published by the Students of Johns Hopkins since 1896
March 17, 2026 March 17, 2026 | Published by the Students of Johns Hopkins since 1896
By SARI AMIEL Science & Technology Editor
In an era where the Affordable Care Act has enabled more than 16.4 million uninsured Americans to gain healthcare coverage, there has been a concomitant rise in the demand for higher quality care. Hospitals are being held more accountable for the outcomes of patients, especially those 65 and older who would benefit from a more coordinated healthcare system.
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Streptococcus pneumoniae, a bacterium that can induce pneumococcal pneumonia, has for long been the scourge of post-influenza patients. As one of the major pathogens responsible for secondary bacterial pneumonia, S. pneumoniae, even in this modern age of antibiotics, continues to pose a significant threat to patients weakened by influenza.
