Tag: Respiratory Problems: Misc.
Study Explores Persons With Tobacco Exposure, Preserved Spirometry
No accelerated rate of decline in FEV1 or increased incidence of COPD seen in symptomatic TEPS versus asymptomatic, but more respiratory exacerbations
Exposure to Outdoor Cold Air Beneficial for Children With Croup
Beneficial for reducing intensity of clinical symptoms of croup as an adjunct to oral dexamethasone
Hypoxic, Ventilatory Burdens in OSA Predict CVD Morbidity and Mortality
Hypoxic and ventilatory, but not arousal, burdens significantly linked to incident CVD and mortality in two population-based studies
Downstream Omega-3 Fatty Acids Beneficial for Lung Health
Longitudinal and Mendelian randomization analyses show beneficial effects of higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, especially DHA
Race-Specific Approach to Spirometry Disadvantages Black Patients
Differences in lung allocation score most pronounced for patients with pulmonary vascular disease and restrictive lung disease
Concerning CT Findings Increase Health Care Utilization With Low-Risk Pulmonary Embolism
However, no short-term adverse clinical outcomes seen for these patients versus low-risk patients without concerning findings
FDA Approves New Drug to Protect Against RSV in Infants
A single injection of Beyfortus administered before or during RSV season can provide protection during the season
Pay for Performance Programs Cut Antibiotic Rx at Safety-Net Hospitals
Five Choosing Wisely-based interventions were launched in combination and resulted in a decrease in antibiotic prescribing for ARTI
Indigenous Children Continue to Experience High Rates of RSV
Annual respiratory syncytial virus-associated hospitalization rates varied from 35.7 to 132.3 per 1,000 children aged younger than 6 months
CDC Gives Full Approval to RSV Vaccine for People Over 60
Agency added that it is advising seniors to first consult with their doctors to determine if the vaccine is right for them
