Risk for Arterial Hypertension Up With Air Pollutant Exposure
Residential exposure linked to AH, reduced HDL cholesterol for individuals living in multistory houses.
General Pulmonology
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Fighting for Each Breath
As primary care clinicians are on the front lines of care for patients with COPD, they should educate them on the disease process, medication regimens, and nonpharmacologic treatments.
Tobacco Sale Violations Still Common in FDA Age-Restricted Locations
Nearly 50% of tobacco and vape shops surveyed did not follow FDA regulations in checking identification for persons younger than 27 years.
Nocturnal Respiratory Rate May Predict Mortality in Older Community-Dwelling Adults
A mean nocturnal respiratory rate of ≥16 breaths per minute was an independent predictor of long-term cardiovascular and all-cause mortality among community-dwelling older men and women.
Direct Oral Anticoagulants Reduce Mortality in Venous Thromboembolism
The safety and efficacy of direct oral anticoagulants were associated with significant overall reductions in mortality in venous thromboembolism compared with observation alone.
FDA Expands Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Approval to Children Ages 6 to 12
Symdeko previously approved for patients ≥12 years with cystic fibrosis and certain genetic mutations.
Geographic Patterns of COPD Similar for Smokers, Nonsmokers
Prevalence of COPD higher in southeastern and Appalachian states, regardless of smoking status.
Health Care Workers With ARIs Often Work While Symptomatic
Likelihood of working higher if symptoms less severe and on illness onset date vs subsequent days.
Study Finds Tiotropium/Olodaterol Effective for Exacerbations of COPD
The DYNAGITO trial investigated the effectiveness of dual bronchodilation with fixed-dose tiotropium/olodaterol for reducing exacerbations of COPD.
Maternal Smoking Cessation Associated With Lower Risk for Preterm Birth
Results from a cross-sectional study found that among expectant mothers who smoked cigarettes before pregnancy, the probability of preterm birth was reduced following smoking cessation.
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