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FDA: Certain Factors May Affect Pulse Oximeter Accuracy
Upper Respiratory Tract COVID-19 Viral Load May Effectively Stratify Patients at High Risk for Severe Infection
Pfizer to Begin Clinical Trial of COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnant Women
Eye Abnormalities Identified in Severe COVID-19 Patients
Increased Treatment of Acute COPD Exacerbations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Improved Ventilatory Efficiency, Exercise Capacity Linked to Inhaled NO in Mild COPD
COPD Increases Risk of Poor Prognosis Following COVID-19 Diagnosis
Validity and Reliability of D-PPAC and C-PPAC Instruments Across COPD Populations
Passive Vape Exposure From E-Cigarettes Linked to Acute Health Effects in COPD
Are Higher Bilirubin Levels Linked to Lower Mortality, Improved Outcomes in COPD?
Hormonal Contraception May Have Beneficial Effects for Women With Cystic Fibrosis
Grandmaternal Smoking During Pregnancy May Increase Asthma Risk in Male Grandchildren
Overnight Pulse Oximetry for Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Titration in OSA
Many Cancer Survivors Have Conditions Linked to Risk for Severe COVID-19 Illness
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Racial Disparities in Lung Cancer: Part 2 of a Special Series
In part 2 of this 3-part series, the recent State of Lung Cancer report by the American Lung Association, which included state-level and national-level data on lung cancer in people of color for the first time. -
Preventive Screenings in Lung Cancer, Sleep Medicine Decrease During COVID-19
Along with a wide range of elective medical services affected by the COVID-19 crisis, pulmonary screenings decreased substantially, especially in the early months of the pandemic. -
National Asthma Education and Prevention Program: Focused Guideline Updates
The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program published focused updates to their asthma management guidelines. -
Implications of Changing Pulmonary Hypertension Hemodynamic Definitions: Clinician Q&A
The 6th WSPH Task Force on Hemodynamic Definitions and Clinical Classification recently proposed reducing the diagnostic mPAP threshold for pulmonary hypertension. -
Racial Disparities in Lung Cancer: Part 3 of a Special Series
In part 3 of this series, we interviewed Samuel Cykert, MD, who helped build a system-based intervention to reduce racial gaps and improve care for all patients with lung cancer. -
Obstructive Sleep Apnea as a Potential Risk Factor for COVID-19: Expert Interview
Obstructive sleep apnea may represent another important variable contributing to increased risk related to COVID-19.
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Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine: New Study Results, Variant Coverage Update, Where Do We Stand?
The Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, ChAdOx1, released 4 studies to analyze its efficacy in the prevention of mild, moderate, and severe COVID-19 infection; new studies also address rising concerns in the vaccine’s ability to protect against variants B.1.1.7 and B.1.351.
Targeting Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Endotypes
This review of current literature discusses emerging therapies directed at COPD endotypes and pathobiological processes that manifest as the disease.
American Cancer Society 2021 Statistics Report Shows Continuous Decline in Cancer Mortality Rate, Illuminates Disease-Specific Trends
The American Cancer Society’s annual report approximates the new cancer diagnoses and deaths expected in 2021 and identifies impactful patterns in oncology care.
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