Expired or Previously Used N95 Respirator Masks: Fitted Filtration Efficiencies Evaluated
Expired or previously used and sterilized N95 respirators can be used when new N95 respirators are unavailable during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Extrapyramidal Symptoms in Schizophrenia Associated With Higher Healthcare Costs
Extrapyramidal symptoms that developed in patients with schizophrenia after initiation of treatment with atypical antipsychotic agents were associated with increased healthcare resources and costs.
Novel Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Test Demonstrates Good Sensitivity, Specificity
The Theraflu Home FluTest, a novel rapid influenza diagnostic test, demonstrated good sensitivity and specificity for both influenza A and B viruses.
Lopinavir-Ritonavir Does Not Offer Substantial Benefit in Severe COVID-19
In patients who were hospitalized with severe coronavirus disease, treatment with lopinavir-ritonavir did not provide a substantial benefit beyond standard care.
American Thoracic Society Releases Statement in Response to COVID-19
The leadership of American Thoracic Society recently released a statement, as well as 2 fact sheets, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19 Preparation Recommendations From the COPD Foundation
The COPD Foundation released practical recommendations for patients living with COPD who may have concerns about COVID-19.
Asthma, COPD, and Asthma-COPD Overlap Differentiated Using Sputum Cell Count
Sputum cell count, as measured by a simplified method, was able to differentiate between asthma, COPD, and asthma-COPD overlap.
Current Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines Suboptimal in Identifying At-Risk Women
Current US Preventive Services Task Force guidelines are not applicable to most women at risk for lung cancer.
Acute Lipoid Pneumonia in Adults Who Used Marijuana Oils in E-Cigarettes
After recent use of marijuana oils in e-cigarettes, 5 patients in North Carolina were diagnosed with acute exogenous lipoid pneumonia.
ABIM, ACC Announce New Pathway for Maintenance of Board Certification in Cardiology
The American Board of Internal Medicine and the American College of Cardiology have created the Collaborative Maintenance Pathway option for cardiologists to maintain their board certification.
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