Guidance Updated for Managing Infants at Risk for Group B Strep
Risk assessment should consider infants born at ≥35 0/7 weeks and ≤34 6/7 weeks separately
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pulmonology
LENI Flap Reliable for Nasal Defect Reconstruction
Lateral extended nasal island myocutaneous flap can bridge distances up to 1.8 cm
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Model Can Predict Lung Cancer in Patient With Visible Nodule on CT
Combination of clinical and radiologic factors can reliably predict risk for incident lung cancer
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USPSTF Urges Interventions to Prevent Tobacco Use in Children
Updated recommendation calls on primary care physicians to prevent tobacco use among children
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Geographic Patterns of COPD Similar for Smokers, Nonsmokers
Prevalence of COPD higher in southeastern and Appalachian states, regardless of smoking status
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Exposure to Air Pollution May Impact Children’s Cognitive Abilities
Deficits seen in working memory, executive attention after prenatal, early childhood exposure
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Targeting Barriers to Self-Care Benefits Seniors With Asthma
Home- and clinic-based interventions better for improving asthma control, quality of life in seniors
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Exposure to Air Pollution May Affect Pulmonary Circulation
Larger peripheral total pulmonary vascular volume associated with long-term exposure to black carbon
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App Helps Pediatric Asthma Patients, Parents Self-Monitor
With one year of use, improvements seen in asthma outcomes
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Decreased Air Pollutants Linked to Less Childhood Asthma
Lower asthma incidence tied to decreases in NO2, PM2.5; no link found for ozone, PM10
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Conference Highlights: ATS 2019
New research was presented at ATS 2019, The annual American Thoracic Society International...
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Impact of Azithromycin Studied in Acute Exacerbation of COPD
Azithromycin leads to significant drops in treatment intensification and step-up in hospital care
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FDA Puts Tough Warning Label on Ambien, Lunesta, Other Sleep Aids
Move spurred by 66 cases of ‘complex sleep behaviors’ after taking the insomnia medications
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Telemedicine not ideal for kids with respiratory infections
By Linda Carroll (Reuters Health) – Children with acute respiratory infections were...
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Heart, Lungs From Hep C-Infected Donor Can Be Transplanted Safely
Transplant into patients without HCV infection feasible, with excellent function at six months
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Managing Pressure Control Ventilation
Pressure controlled ventilation (PCV) is commonly used to manage both adult and pediatric...
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Patient Autonomy & Older Adults with Asthma
While patient autonomy is important to consider when managing patients with any chronic condition...
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Depression Tied to Worse Asthma Outcomes in Urban Teens
More than a fourth with asthma reported depressive symptoms, greater symptom severity
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Cognitive Therapy Helps Reduce Anxiety in COPD Patients
CBT delivered by nurses also lowers hospital admission and attendance at emergency departments
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