Newborn Screening for Cystic Fibrosis Less Accurate in Minorities
Detection of at least one CFTR variant higher in non-Hispanic White people with CF, lowest for Blacks, Asians, Hispanics.
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Health Effects of Wildfires: Recent Research and What Clinicians Need to Know
In addition to worsening asthma, other respiratory disorders, and heart conditions, exposure to wildfire smoke can also compromise immunity in healthy individuals.
Are Serum Sclerostin Levels Linked to Body Composition, Lung Function in COPD?
Do serum sclerostin levels play a role in COPD? Researchers analyzed relationships between blood SOST and body composition, bone metabolism, and pulmonary function.
Olfaction Impairment Patterns: COVID-19 vs Mild Cognitive Impairment
How can persistent hyposnia from COVID-19 be distinguished from olfactory impairment exhibited by those with mild cognitive impairment?
Effects of Climate Change on Older Adults
Climate change can affect older patients with asthma, COPD, allergies, kidney disease, and other conditions.
Effect of Nasal Irrigation on Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, COVID-19
Do nasal rinses reduce viral load and transmissibility in patients with COVID-19 and other respiratory tract infections?
Bronchial Thermoplasty for Severe Asthma: 5-Year Clinical Trial Outcomes
A clinical trial of bronchial thermoplasty for severe asthma assessed efficacy and safety outcomes up to 5 years post-treatment.
A Case of Dyspnea and Cough in Young Man After Climb in Colorado
The patient develops cough and dyspnea while climbing Pike’s Peak in Colorado, climbing 4000 feet to the elevation of 12,400 ft.
COPD Remains Considerable Public Health Burden Globally
Globally, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a major public health concern, according to results of a systematic analysis of data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019.
It’s a Heat Wave: Rising Temperatures Can Be Deadly
Warmer temperatures also mean higher ozone levels, which can affect people with respiratory issues such as asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema.
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