Mepolizumab reduced the number of exacerbations in patients with severe asthma, but exacerbations per month remained relatively stable throughout the year without a clear seasonal influence.
Researchers sought to identify the association between disinfectants and cleaning products with the incidence of COPD in nurses.
Researchers conducted a retrospective analysis to identify seasonal variations in outcomes for COPD exacerbation admissions and the effect on healthcare resource utilization.
First use of menthol, mint, or other flavored cigarette vs nonflavored cigarette tied to later cigarette use.
Study shows that in-hospital influenza vaccination may lower costs, risk for readmission or death.
Current guidelines recommend 5 weeks of postoperative prophylactic anticoagulation, but a new study suggests the duration of this treatment ought to be extended.
Guidelines highlight importance of asking patients about e-cigarette, or vaping, use in nonjudgmental way.
And, 26 vaping-related deaths across 21 states have now been reported.
Data revealed many health care personnel who reported an illness said they worked when sick.
Anyone working closely with animals that might carry the infection should be screened for tuberculosis.
