Guidelines Updated for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Adults
New evidence led to development of 2 new recommendations for combination therapy.
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Coexisting Medical Conditions, Smoking Explain PTSD-CVD Link
No link seen after adjustment for smoking, sleep disorder, substance use disorder, anxiety disorders, depression
Smoking Status Inversely Linked to Primary Sjogren Syndrome
Data show that current smoking status was inversely associated with primary Sjogren syndrome.
FDA Approves First Generic Version of Advair for Asthma, COPD
The first generic form of the Advair Diskus (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder) inhaler has been approved by the US FDA.
Algorithm Reduces Antibiotic Use in Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
The duration of antibiotic regimens to treat lower respiratory tract infection can be reduced through the use of a procalcitonin-guided algorithm.
FDA Receives an ‘F’ in Tobacco Prevention Report Card
The US Food and Drug Administration was given an “F” in a new American Lung Association report card evaluating tobacco prevention programs.
No Asthma Benefit Seen With n3PUFA in Overweight Teens
Overweight/obese teens, young adults taking supplements do not have improved asthma control.
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia: Practical Pearls for Diagnosis
Recent guidelines set forth by an interdisciplinary panel assembled by the American Thoracic Society sought to demystify primary ciliary dyskinesia and address 4 main diagnostic questions.
Lean Body Mass in Childhood Linked to Lung Function at 15
In both sexes, higher lean body mass in childhood, adolescence linked to higher lung function at 15.
Summary of 2018 Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Diagnostic Guidelines
A new clinical practice guidelines summary for clinicians regarding idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis has been released, which describes clinical manifestations and diagnostic interventions for the disease.
Ambient Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Sleep Apnea
Odds of sleep apnea increase with increase in nitrogen dioxide exposure, PM2.5 exposure.
Smoking Tied to Peripheral Artery Disease in African-Americans
Current smokers had increased risk for measures of subclinical peripheral artery disease.
Antibiotics Often Inappropriately Prescribed for Bronchiolitis in ED
In almost 70% of bronchiolitis cases, antibiotics prescribed with no concomitant infection.
Asthma Undiagnosed in 1 in 5 Urban Adolescents
Odds of being undiagnosed higher for girls, Asian-Americans vs white non-Hispanics.
Complications Higher Than Expected for Invasive Lung Tests
Complication rates for invasive lung diagnostic procedures higher than those seen in clinical trials.
Effect of Mometasone Furoate and Formoterol on Risk of Serious Asthma Outcomes
The combined use of mometasone furoate and formoterol in adults and adolescents with persistent asthma may not increase asthma-related adverse events and may reduce the risk of worsening asthma outcomes.
Vitamin D Supplementation Can Help Cut COPD Exacerbations
Review shows supplementation only effective for baseline vitamin D levels 25 nmol/L.
Tuberculosis Detection May Be Affected by Blood Draw Method
Tuberculosis screening results may differ depending on blood draw methods.
Croup Symptoms, Hospital Readmissions Reduced With Glucocorticoids
Children with croup who were given glucocorticoids had reduced symptoms at 2 through 24 hours.
Influenza Seroconversion Risk Factors in Adults Hospitalized for Pneumonia
Adults hospitalized for pneumonia who received an influenza vaccination during their stay were less likely to seroconvert if they had diabetes, bacterial detection, baseline seropositive titers for influenza B, or influenza vaccination in the previous season.
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