Novel Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Test Demonstrates Good Sensitivity, Specificity
The Theraflu Home FluTest, a novel rapid influenza diagnostic test, demonstrated good sensitivity and specificity for both influenza A and B viruses.
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Dexamethasone Lowers Mortality in Patients With COVID-19 Receiving Mechanical Ventilation
Treatment with dexamethasone resulted in lower rates of 28-day mortality in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 who received invasive mechanical ventilation but not in those who received no respiratory support.
Anti-Acid Therapy Not Recommended in Systemic Sclerosis Interstitial Lung Disease
Researchers evaluated the effect of anti-acid treatment on disease progression in systemic sclerosis interstitial lung disease.
Higher Mortality in Acromegaly Mainly Attributed to Cardiovascular, Respiratory Diseases
Acromegaly is associated with an increased risk for mortality from vascular and respiratory disease, but not malignant disease.
COVID-19 Outcomes in Critically Ill Patients in New York City
In patients admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 in New York City, critical illness is common and associated with high frequency of invasive mechanical ventilation.
Asthma, COPD Inhaler Medication Adherence Trends During COVID-19
Patients with asthma and COPD appear to have increased their adherence to inhaler medications in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tobacco Smoke Exposure Limits Benefits of CFTR Modulators in Cystic Fibrosis
Tobacco smoke exposure inhibited the therapeutic benefit of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator modulators in pediatric patients.
Lower Calculated Lung Cancer Risk in Black Patients Eligible for Screening
Compared with white patients, black patients with screen-detected cancers had a lower calculated lung cancer risk, despite having a significantly higher mean 6-year lung cancer risk.
Different Phenotypes in COVID-19 Pneumonia Proposed
Patients with COVID-19 pneumonia may present with 2 distinct phenotypes, each warranting distinct treatments.
Fibrosis Indicators May Signal Poor Prognosis Early in COVID-19 Course
Fibrosis indicators, including lymphocyte count and C-reactive protein, may be used as early warning signs of poor prognosis in patients with COVID-19.
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