The Effects of Obesity on Resting Oxygen Uptake in Adolescents
“In adults, obesity is associated with increased oxygen cost of breathing, and weight loss is...
Breaking Pulmonology
Access to Pulmonary Rehab Limited for Many COPD Patients
MONDAY, May 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) — About 60 percent of individuals with chronic...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk Treatment & Dementia Risk
“Although a growing body of research suggests that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common, yet...
The Air Pollution/Parkinson’s Disease Link
How nitrogen dioxide may cause damage is unclear Parkinson’s disease (PD) was associated...
In-Hospital Mortality Low for Pregnant Women With COVID-19
MONDAY, May 10, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The rate of in-hospital mortality is lower for...
Telehealth Care Reduces COPD Assessment Scores by Half
“It is not possible to treat all patients with COPD sufficiently with in-person consultations, due...
Examining the Reliability of Smartphone Pulse Oximetry
“Some of today’s smartphones are equipped with pulse oximeter capabilities, and since many...
Factors Tied to Severe COVID-19 in Children Identified
TUESDAY, April 27, 2021 (HealthDay News) — One in three children hospitalized with COVID-19...
AAN: Stroke Occurs in 2.2 Percent of Patients Admitted to ICU With COVID-19
MONDAY, April 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) — For patients with COVID-19 admitted to the...
The Surprise Question May Help Facilitate Advance Care Planning for COPD
“COPD is projected to rise to the third leading cause of mortality by 2030,” says Dana Tripp, BA,...
Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Diseases: Assessing Symptom Burden & Medication Use
Clinicians are increasingly recognizing how nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) contribute to...
First U.S. Trachea Transplant Patient Breathing Freely
TUESDAY, April 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A woman who received the first trachea transplant...
