Pulmonology
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Trial data show rates higher, though still low, with drug versus placebo
New high-risk conditions added as well, including chronic kidney disease and asthma
More evidence associating air pollution exposure with hospitalization, mortality
New high-risk conditions added as well, including chronic kidney disease and asthma
More evidence associating air pollution exposure with hospitalization, mortality
Pulmonology Case Studies
Home test showed 52 apnea-hypopnea events per hour in woman with high blood pressure, weight gain
Case highlights a little-known, potentially dangerous, often recurrent condition of swimmers
Biopsy provides the key to this diagnostic puzzle
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ACIP stops short of full-throated endorsement, recommends a talk with medical provider first
Sticking with patch yields similar quit rates versus multiple pharmacotherapy approach
However, other medical, mental health risks similar at 1 year for COVID, flu, and sepsis patients
Also in TTHealthWatch: benefits of oseltamivir, family-based approach to obesity treatment
DEVICE trial finds higher success rates versus direct laryngoscope in the critically ill
"I wouldn't prescribe it to an otherwise healthy person," researcher says
Researchers do the legwork to incorporate smoking status into NCI's "Know Your Chances" website
However, device was not tested alongside current standard of care, expert points out
Another study looked at the feasibility of a noninvasive strategy for obstructive sleep apnea
Research suggests that younger adults in particular manage insomnia for stroke prevention
"Generally, if you can avoid being outside, that's what we recommend"
"Immediate changes" needed to patient care to avoid unnecessary toxicity, says ASCO expert
