Pulmonology
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OTC budesonide-formoterol for asthma could save lives, money
In this analysis, which has been submitted for publication, the OTC budesonide-formoterol strategy was associated with 12,495 fewer deaths,...
From the Journals
Call it preclinical or subclinical, ILD in RA needs to be tracked
Despite ILD being a leading cause of death in RA patients, there are no clinical guidelines for monitoring this lung condition in this population...
From the Journals
Beware risk of sedatives for respiratory patients
There has not been a systematic assessment of commonly prescribed medications with potential respiratory side-effects.
Conference Coverage
Insomnia, short sleep linked to greater risk for MI
Health care professionals should be asking all patients about their sleep as a key aspect of maintaining heart health, says a sleep expert.
Feature
Myths about smoking, diet, alcohol, and cancer persist
A new study shows how thinking has changed over time and how difficult it is to alter preconceived notions.
Perspectives
Toxic chemicals we consume without knowing it
“A grossly underappreciated driver in what ails us is the role of environmental toxins and endocrine-disrupting chemicals.”
Opinion
Physicians and clinicians should be required to get flu shots: Ethicist
“I think flu vaccination is something that has already been shown to be useful and important.”
Conference Coverage
Prone positioning curbs need for intubation in nonintubated COVID-19 patients
The use of so-called “awake prone positioning” has been common since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
From the Journals
COVID vs. flu: Which is deadlier?
People who were hospitalized with Omicron COVID-19 infections were 54% more likely to die, compared with people who were hospitalized with the flu...
Conference Coverage
Eight-week TB treatment strategy shows potential
“Clinicians will not feel comfortable with the short regimens at this point, but it is remarkable that so many patients did well with shorter...