AAP: Choosing Wisely Recommendations on Pediatric Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine
The list, titled “Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question,” was developed by members of the AAP Section on Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine.
All articles by Cassandra Pardini, PharmD
Intravenous Vitamin C Linked to Early Recovery in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patient
The patient, a 74-year-old female, presented to the ER after experiencing a low grade fever, cough, and shortness of breath for 2 days.
Respiratory Sampling Strategies for Detecting SARS-CoV-2 Compared
Sputum sampling was found to be a valuable method for diagnosing and monitoring patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in EBioMedicine.
Patients With Elevated CRP in COVID-19 May Benefit From Steroid Therapy
The observational study, which was led by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health System, aimed to assess the effect of glucocorticoid therapy on mortality and the need for mechanical ventilation in hospitalized patients with COVID-19.
Pharmacologic Ingredients in OTC Sinonasal Products Often Redundant
The same 8 nonanalgesic active ingredients were found in hundreds of brand name over-the-counter sinonasal products.
CDC Issues Guidance on Vaccination During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Routine vaccination should not be delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to interim guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Testing for Antibodies to SARS-CoV-2: Timing Important for Accuracy
Serology tests were better at detecting the presence of antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 in patients when they were tested 15 to 35 days post-symptom onset.
Statin Use May Benefit Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19
The use of statins appears to benefit patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to the findings of a retrospective study conducted in Hubei Province, China.
Clinical Benefit Observed With Colchicine in Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19
The open-label, prospective study (GRECCO-19) assessed the effect of treatment with low-dose colchicine on cardiac and inflammatory biomarkers as well as clinical outcomes.
Combined Long-Acting Bronchodilator Therapy Compared With Monotherapy for COPD
For patients with moderate to severe COPD, dual bronchodilator therapy with a LABA plus a LAMA was found to improve lung function without increasing adverse events.
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