Melissa I. Alvarez

Researchers evaluated potential treatment options for patients with HIV and monkeypox coinfection.

Is racial/ethnic diversity in the surgical workforce effectively achieved through early interventions such as internships and mentorship programs?

Should enteral or IV vitamin C become standard of care in the treatment of patients with sepsis?

Sleep apnea research presented at CHEST 2021 examined links between PAP therapy adherence and the prevalence and severity of excessive daytime sleepiness.

Adolescent male patients with a higher BMI, adenotonsillar hypertrophy, and sleep- disordered breathing have an increased risk of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea

The use of CREON2000A UV air irradiation system technology reduced asthma severity in children with mild to moderate asthma.

There may be increased hospitalization risk from influenza infection in patients with obstructive sleep apnea who do not use continuous positive airway pressure.

Late-diagnosed asthma was identified as the most independent significant risk factor for non-remission in patients with asthma.

Because of the prevalence of behavioral health issues in elderly patients with asthma, appropriate behavioral health treatment may improve patient outcomes.

Young children who avoided cow’s milk formula supplementation within the first 3 days of life had a potentially reduced risk of asthma and recurrent wheeze.

Young adults with asthma experienced improved clinical outcomes after undergoing virtual care, known as a multi-level EMR-integrated smartphone-telemedicine program.

Individuals who smoke and experience sleep disturbances are less likely to quit smoking.

Prenatal and early life exposure to household air pollution may affect the development of lung function and lead to an increase in airway resistance in children.

Asthma-specific questionnaires may reveal a more targeted method for identifying psychological comorbidities in patients with chronic asthma.