Pulmonology
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Generic inhalers for COPD support hold their own
“I don’t see a clinical reason why one would ever need to get the brand name over the generic version.”
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COPD plus PRISm may promote frailty progression
Frailty progression was significantly accelerated in patients with PRISm and COPD.
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Classification of COPD exacerbation predicts prognosis
Patients hospitalized with severe exacerbations of ECOPD are at increased risk for worse clinical outcomes and death.
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U.S. has new dominant COVID variant called EG.5
Called “Eris” among avid COVID trackers, the strain EG.5 now accounts for 17% of all U.S. COVID infections.
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Pandemic blamed for failed trial of inhaled antibiotic
Inhaled colistimethate sodium failed to significantly reduce the rate of exacerbations.
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Vasopressin may promote lower mortality in septic shock
Lower doses of initial vasopressin were associated with lower mortality.
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New tech promises better blood oxygen readings on dark skin
Researchers in Texas are developing a “green light” technology for patients with darker skin.
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Heat waves plus air pollution tied to doubling of fatal MI
The added value of this study was finding an interaction between extreme hot temperatures and air pollution, “which is worrisome with global...
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Families with pulmonary fibrosis share trends in disease evolution
Age at diagnosis may have potential as a screening tool for unaffected relatives of familial pulmonary fibrosis patients.
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Over-the-counter switches improve access but come with risks
But eliminating the need for a refill prescription may encourage uptake of statins. “We spend a ton of time refilling statins and it’s a headache...
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COPD: Large-scale study suggests protective role for vitamin D
“Our findings imply that vitamin D might play a role in progression of COPD.”