Pulmonology
From the Journals
Pandemic pushed death rates to historic highs
Historical data may help support preparation for future pandemics.
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Presence of autoantibodies most predictive of long COVID in study
Whether a patient receives therapies controlling hyperinflammation in the acute stage of COVID may influence whether a patient experiences long...
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Severe outcomes increased in youth hospitalized after positive COVID-19 test
Older age, underlying illness, and symptom duration were associated with increased risk of severe outcomes.
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Pediatric community-acquired pneumonia: 5 days of antibiotics better than 10 days
“These data are immediately applicable to frontline clinicians,” said Dr. Derek Williams of Vanderbilt University.
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Pediatric antibiotic prescriptions plummeted in pandemic
Study authors say a reduction in prescriptions at visits for respiratory tract infections accounted for 87.3% of the decrease.
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COVID-vaccine myocarditis: Rare, mild, and usually in young men
Should myocarditis be a concern as mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines are authorized in ever-younger age groups?
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COVID-19 linked to increased diabetes risk in youth
Two large databases indicate significantly increased diabetes risk among those with COVID-19 but not other acute respiratory illnesses.
Opinion
My favorite physical exam pearls
For those seeking to increase their comfort with conducting the physical exam, below are several methods I have found helpful to use in practice...
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Pneumonia in infancy predicts respiratory problems in early childhood
“Lower respiratory tract infections during the first years of life cause injury to the rapidly developing lung at its most critical stage.”
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FDA backs Pfizer booster for 12- to 15-year-olds
The agency also shortened the recommended time between a second dose and the booster to 5 months or more,
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RSV resurgence likely in wake of COVID-19
Model suggests that RSV hospitalizations in young children may double from typical levels in 2021-2022.