Pulmonology
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Mysterious cases of illness with an unusual cause
Diagnosis based on the symptoms is often difficult since the clinical picture is similar to other, more common conditions.
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New Omicron COVID boosters coming soon: What to know now
Federal health officials are still hammering out details of guidelines and recommendations of who should get the boosters.
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COVID-19 and IPF: Fundamental similarities found
“This biomarker could indicate who is at greatest risk for progressive fibrosis.”
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Race-specific spirometry may miss emphysema diagnoses
Spirometry might be insufficient to identify respiratory problems across all populations.
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RV dysfunction slams survival in acute COVID, flu, pneumonia
The findings suggest that abnormal RV findings should be considered a mortality risk marker in patients with acute respiratory illness.
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Minimal differences between biologics approved for severe asthma
“We know relatively little of the comparative effectiveness or safety of biologics approved for the treatment of asthma.”
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Biologics reduce exacerbations in severe asthma
Approximately 90% of severe asthma patients treated with biologics continued to use them.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC recommends high-dose flu vaccines for seniors
These types of vaccines work by creating a larger immune response than a standard vaccine dose.
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Frequent asthma deteriorations? Check for bronchiectasis
Annual exacerbation rates were higher in patients with bronchiectasis.
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More evidence the flu vaccine may guard against Alzheimer’s
“The influenza vaccine may alter the brain’s immune cells such that they are better at clearing Alzheimer’s pathologies, an effect that has been...