Pulmonology
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Guidelines: Convalescent plasma not recommended for most hospitalized with COVID
In their new guidelines, the Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies says convalescent plasma is most effective early after...
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Mysterious cases of illness with an unusual cause
Diagnosis based on the symptoms is often difficult since the clinical picture is similar to other, more common conditions.
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RV dysfunction slams survival in acute COVID, flu, pneumonia
The findings suggest that abnormal RV findings should be considered a mortality risk marker in patients with acute respiratory illness.
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Pulse oximeters lead to less oxygen supplementation for people of color
Readings are affected by various surface pigmentations, upping risk of hidden hypoxemia in those with darker skin.
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Biologics reduce exacerbations in severe asthma
Approximately 90% of severe asthma patients treated with biologics continued to use them.
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COPD predicts hospital readmission after fractures
Conditions unrelated to the fracture drove more than half of readmissions in older adults with fractures.
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CDC recommends high-dose flu vaccines for seniors
These types of vaccines work by creating a larger immune response than a standard vaccine dose.
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Air pollution mediates temperature’s impact on COPD
Temperature was positively associated with oxygen saturation and negatively associated with emphysema severity in COPD patients.
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Frequent asthma deteriorations? Check for bronchiectasis
Annual exacerbation rates were higher in patients with bronchiectasis.
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Cannabis use causes spike in ED visits
Cannabis users had significantly greater odds of all-cause ED visits or hospitalizations.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA Class I recall: Batteries for CARESCAPE 2860 Ventilator
When using the backup power source, clinicians should make sure to have alternative routes for breathing support on hand.