Pulmonology
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When guideline treatment of asthma fails, consider a macrolide antibiotic
This class of drugs has the potential to benefit patients with persistent, poorly controlled asthma and those with new-onset disease as an adjunct...
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Influenza already in midseason form
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2019-2020 flu season starts off full throttle
Five states and Puerto Rico already are at the highest level of flu activity, the CDC reports.
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Pulmonary embolism treatment teams adopted widely for complex disease
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Benefits of BGF triple fixed-dose therapy consistent in COPD patients without exacerbation history
NEW ORLEANS – Findings were similar to overall results of KRONOS, suggesting exacerbation history did not drive...
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Smokers with PE have higher rate of hospital readmission
NEW ORLEANS – The rate of readmission within 30 days was significantly higher among PE patients with tobacco...
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One in five chest tube placements/removals goes awry
SAN FRANCISCO – A survey of 14 trauma centers shows that it’s past time to make quality improvements.
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Getting high heightens stroke, arrhythmia risks
Cannabis use or abuse among the young was associated with adverse cardiovascular consequences in two studies.
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Lung cancer screening, early diagnosis still lower among blacks, Hispanics
San Francisco – Even after implementation of National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines, blacks, Asians, and Hispanics less often receive...
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CDC identifies probable culprit in vaping lung injuries
In addition, obtaining vaping devices from informal sources, such as from a dealer, off the street, or from a friend, was more likely to be linked...