Sleep Apnea Severity Linked to Elevated Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure
Sleep apnea severity was associated with elevated pulmonary capillary wedge pressure in adults.
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Maternal Smoking May Increase Risk for Sudden Unexpected Infant Death
The risk for sudden unexpected infant death increased with any maternal smoking during pregnancy.
Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty Safely Treats CTEPH in Older Patients
Balloon pulmonary angioplasty was considered safe and effective even in patients considered “oldest-old” with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.
Pneumococcal Vaccination at Age 50 Prevents the Most Disease
Recommending pneumococcal vaccination for all 50-year-olds prevents the most disease in underserved minorities and the general population.
Children With Atopic Dermatitis Have Worse Sleep Quality
Children with atopic dermatitis were more likely to report worse sleep quality, with increased odds of experiencing more sleep-quality disturbances.
CDC: Respiratory Illnesses More Likely in Low-Income Children
As income decreased, there was an increase in the prevalence of gastrointestinal and respiratory illnesses.
CDC: Flu Season May Have Peaked
CDC experts believe there is a 90% chance the current flu season has peaked.
Novel Peptide-Based Immunotherapy Holds Promise for Peanut Allergy
Basophil assays confirmed a lack of basophil reactivity to PVX108 vs peanut extract.
PPI Plus 4-Food Elimination Diet vs PPI Only in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
A 4-food elimination diet plus proton pump inhibitor therapy was more effective than PPI therapy alone in children with eosinophilic esophagitis.
Peanut Allergy Screening May Be Appropriate in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Patients with eosinophilic esophagitis may have concurrent peanut allergy.
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