Latest News
High-Dose Short-Term Corticosteroids May Not Increase AEs in Children
Pediatric Exposure to Cannabis Has Increased Since Medical Legalization
Good Family Relationships Counterbalance Neighborhood Status in Childhood Asthma
Asthma Medication Alert Improves Emergency Department Prescription Rates
Ambient Methyl-Bromide Increases Asthma ED Visits in Black, Hispanic Youths
CPAP vs NIV for Ambulatory Patients With Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
Ambient Air Pollution Significantly Associated With Increases in Emphysema
FDA Approves First-in-Class Antibiotic to Treat Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia
Severe Lung Injury Cases After Vaping Reported in 3 States
FDA-Approved Generic Version of EpiPen Jr Now Available
Is Neutrophil Elastase a Viable Biomarker for Bacterial Infection in COPD?
Mepolizumab Reduces Exacerbations in Severe Asthma Regardless of Weight, BMI
FDA Proposes Graphic Warning Labels on Cigarette Packs
Do US Adults Use More Prescription Drugs Than Canadians?
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The Limits of Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing in Cystic Fibrosis
Management of infection in cystic fibrosis is complex but plays a critical role in improving the survival of those with CF. -
Asthma in the Elderly: Important Considerations for Diagnosis and Treatment
Asthma in the elderly remains underrecognized, undertreated, and a challenge to properly diagnose and treat. -
Is Epinephrine Truly Dangerous for Patients With Long QT Syndrome?
Ultimately, epinephrine should not be withheld for the treatment of anaphylaxis in patients with long QT syndrome, although certain precautions should be heeded. -
Can Asthma Play a Role in Depression, Anxiety and Vice Versa?
Patients with asthma have demonstrated an elevated risk for depression and anxiety that is potentially twice as high as that in the general population. -
Cognitive Impairment in COPD Unlike Other Forms of Dementia
The prevalence of cognitive impairment is higher in patients with COPD compared with healthy individuals. -
Asthma and the Gastrointestinal Microbiome: Is There a Causative Link?
It has long been acknowledged by the medical community that there is some link between asthma and gastrointestinal symptoms. -
Post-ICU Syndrome: Identifying Challenges and Improving Mortality
Post-ICU syndrome includes psychological effects — depression, anxiety, and PTSD — as well as worsened physical functioning.
Latest Features
Will Knowing the Cost of Medical Care Drive Down Prices?
The premise underlying the executive order signed by President Trump on June 24, 2019, is that if patients were informed about what hospitals and providers are charging for their services, then they would be able to shop around for better deals.
ACP Releases Policy Statement on DOI, COI Management for Clinical Guideline Development
The American College of Physicians endorses the necessity of a comprehensive process for disclosure of potential conflicts of interest to ensure the integrity of clinical guidelines and guidance statements.
Improving Asthma Care in the Pediatric Population
Investigators assess gaps in knowledge about pediatric asthma and its therapies and seek to determine whether they are related to nonadherence and lower disease control.
