Pulmonology
Feature
More vaccinated people dying of COVID as fewer get booster shots
But the case for the effectiveness of vaccines and boosters versus skipping the shots remains strong.
From the Journals
OSA overlap impairs functional performance in COPD
Obstructive sleep apnea also increased exacerbations in adults with COPD in a prospective study.
Latest News
The right indoor relative humidity could ward off COVID
The “sweet spot” associated with reduced COVID-19 cases and deaths is 40%-60% indoor relative humidity.
Feature
AAP issues guidelines to combat rise in respiratory illness
The group outlines measures to optimize resources to manage a surge of patients.
Applied Evidence
Asthma management: How the guidelines compare
This quick guide details the similarities and differences between recommendations from the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program and...
Commentary
A plane crash interrupts a doctor’s vacation
‘My oldest brother-in-law jumped into his ski boat and we sped out to the scene.’
From the Journals
Flu vaccination associated with reduced stroke risk
“What we were most surprised by was the sheer magnitude of the effect and that it existed across different adult age groups, for both sexes, and...
News
‘A huge deal’: Millions have long COVID, and more are expected
More than a quarter say their condition is severe enough to significantly limit their day-to-day activities.
From the Journals
Buzz kill: Lung damage looks worse in pot smokers
Emphysema was significantly more common among smokers (75%) than among nonsmokers, a new study finds.
Commentary
Keeping up with the evidence (and the residents)
Not adopting the new lung cancer screening recommendations would exclude patients most at risk of lung cancer and allow disparities to grow.
Applied Evidence
Lung cancer screening: New evidence, updated guidance
Emerging evidence supports lower thresholds for age and smoking history when screening for lung cancer. Here’s how the USPSTF and others have...