COVID-19 With COPD: Fewer Hospitalizations, But Greater Mortality
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may be associated with higher rates of mortality in patients with coronavirus disease 2019.
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Severe, Poorly Controlled Pediatric Asthma Worsened by Allergen Sensitization
Children with severe or poorly controlled asthma with allergen sensitization have been shown to experience more asthma exacerbations and use more oral corticosteroids compared with those without allergen sensitization.
Novel Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Immunogenic in Phase 3 Trials
Results from PNEU-PATH demonstrated comparable immune responses following vaccination with Pneumovax 23 in both treatment groups for the 15 serotypes in V114.
FDA Approvals That NPs, PAs Should Know
The FDA approved therapies to treat pain, type 2 diabetes, hormone deficiency, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis in September 2020.
Severe COVID-19 Infection, Death Risk Higher in Comorbid Interstitial Lung Disease
Patients with interstitial lung disease have an increased risk of severe disease and death associated with COVID-19.
Nurse-Led Tobacco Treatment Program Improves Screening in Psychiatric Facility
Researchers aimed to assess changes in the prevalence of tobacco use among patients with mental illness who were admitted to a tobacco-free inpatient psychiatric facility.
FDA Announces Measures to Continue the Decline of Youth Electronic Cigarette Use
The FDA has implemented a premarket review process for e-cigarette products in an effort to continue the decline of youth e-cigarette use in the US.
HRRP Implementation Reduced 30-Day All-Cause Readmission Rates in COPD
Implementation of the Hospital Readmission Reduction Program was associated with a decrease in 30-day readmissions in patients with COPD following their hospital discharge.
COVID-19 May Not Be Characterized by Cytokine Storm
The findings of a preliminary analysis suggest that COVID-19 may not be characterized by cytokine storm and therefore the benefit of anticytokine therapies remains to be determined.
ATS Issues Recommendations for Noninvasive Ventilation in COPD
Recommendations are presented for the use of noninvasive ventilation for patients with COPD and chronic hypercapnia in an American Thoracic Society clinical practice guideline.
Pneumothorax Reported as Complication of COVID-19
Pneumothorax is being reported as a complication of COVID-19, and has higher incidence among men and lower survival among older patients.
Tocilizumab Reduces Need for Mechanical Ventilation in COVID-19 Pneumonia Trial
Patients treated with tocilizumab were 44% less likely to progress to mechanical ventilation or death compared with placebo.
Acute COPD Exacerbation Frequency May Not Be Accurate Guide for Treatment
The 12-month history of acute exacerbations used to guide most COPD treatment relies on an unstable frequent exacerbator phenotype.
Cannabidiol Evaluated as Potential Treatment for Cannabis Use Disorder
Cannabidiol (CBD) may be a safe and effective treatment option for cannabis use disorder.
COVID-19 Not Likely to Trigger Asthma Exacerbations in Hospitalized Patients
People with asthma were not overrepresented in patients with severe pneumonia because of SARS-CoV-2 infection who required hospitalization.
Novel Gamified Mobile App Improves Asthma Control in Pediatric Patients
ASTHMAXcel Adventures is a gamified, guideline-based, pediatric mobile application that improves asthma control, knowledge, and quality of life, and reduces emergency department visits.
AI Model Using Chest X-Ray May Predict 12-Year Lung Cancer Risk
A deep learning model based on chest radiograph images and electronic medical record data shows promise for smokers at high risk for lung cancer
AAP: Choosing Wisely Recs on Pediatric Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine
The list, titled “Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question,” was developed by members of the AAP Section on Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine.
Acetazolamide May Improve AHI in Obstructive and Central Sleep Apnea
Patients with obstructive or central sleep apnea experienced improvements in apnea-hypopnea index following treatment with acetazolamide.
Examining Traffic Fatalities Following Legalization of Recreational Cannabis
Researchers believe traffic fatalities may have increased in Colorado due to the state’s cannabis tourism industry, which is not as robust in Washington State.
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