Pulmonology
Opinion
Preparing for back to school amid monkeypox outbreak and ever-changing COVID landscape
The best defense that we currently have against COVID is the vaccine.
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Large study amplifies evidence of COVID vaccine safety in pregnancy
Researchers mined a comprehensive registry of births in Ontario to assess uncommon adverse outcomes such as stillbirth.
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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...
Feature
NYC switching children’s COVID vaccine sites to monkeypox
The city health department said demand for children’s COVID vaccines had been on the downswing at the clinics.
News
New Omicron COVID boosters coming soon: What to know now
Federal health officials are still hammering out details of guidelines and recommendations of who should get the boosters.
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Death risk doubles for Black infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Multicenter study shows higher odds of death and longer hospital stay for infants with Black mothers.
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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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Early childhood allergies linked with ADHD and ASD
“Clinicians practicing in subspecialties such as allergy and immunology may have opportunities to help psychologists identify developmental and...
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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 orders Juul to stop selling E-cigarettes
The marketing denial order covers only the commercial distribution and retail sale of Juul’s products and doesn’t restrict consumer possession or...
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Most COVID long-haulers suffer long-term debilitating neurologic symptoms