Pulmonology
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FDA Volara ventilator warning upgraded to full recall
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Vaping safety views shifted following lung injury reports
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What are the signs of post–acute infection syndromes?
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Eosinophils may predict outcomes in acute COPD exacerbations
Highest levels of eosinophils were associated with reduced mortality over a 3-year follow-up.
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Sleep, not smoke, the key to COPD exacerbations?
Individuals who self-reported having poor-quality sleep had a 25%-95% higher risk of COPD exacerbations.
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FDA: Urgent device correction, recall for Philips ventilator
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Exploding e-cigarettes cause traumatic injuries in teens
Nationwide, there were 195 reported explosions and fires involving e-cigarettes in all ages between 2009 and 2016, according to a FEMA report.
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Risk calculator may help predict death after COPD hospitalization
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Worst TB outbreak in 20 years reported in Washington state
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Omicron BA.2: What do we know so far?
Non–peer-reviewed studies have shown a replication of Omicron in...
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Treat or refer? New primary care flow diagrams for allergy patients
The diagrams help PCPs treat anaphylaxis, asthma, urticaria, and allergies.