To Better Manage Asthma, Look to the Gut: A Clinical Roundtable
The gut microbiome has been implicated in a number of diseases, including atopy and asthma.
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Pediatric PAH Diagnosis and Management: A Clinical Roundtable
The optimal treatment approach for pulmonary arterial hypertension in pediatric patients depends upon the severity and underlying etiology of the disease.
Widening the Definition and Use of Palliative Care in PAH
The most recent CHEST guidelines on pulmonary arterial hypertension treatment support the integration of palliative care, noting significant improvements in outcomes observed in other pulmonary diseases, including lung cancer.
Heeding Key “4 Moments” to Reduce Inappropriate Antibiotic Therapy
The “4 Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making” provides simple, structured guidelines on antibiotic prescribing, similar to previous models pertaining to hand hygiene, central line insertion, and other practices.
New “Old” Therapies in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: A Clinical Roundtable
In a review of repurposing medications for pulmonary arterial hypertension treatment, dichloroacetate, metformin, and rosiglitazone/pioglitazone had the most preclinical data to support their use.
Counterpoint: Dietary Supplements Are Largely Unnecessary
In Part 2 of this article, Erin D. Michos, MD, shares her thoughts on why dietary supplements are largely unnecessary.
Point: Dietary Supplements Can Mitigate Poor Diet, Improve Health
Although it is estimated that more than 166 million Americans use dietary supplements, many healthcare providers are unfamiliar with how these substances are regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Resist the Script: Antibiotic Overuse in Pneumonia — An Expert Roundtable
A shift toward personalized medicine in pneumonia management would involve refining the diagnostic categories to include viral pneumonia, bacterial pneumonia, and noninfectious respiratory disease.
Asthma Control and Medication Adherence: Time for a Digital Intervention
Digital interventions, such as web-based programs, mobile apps, and text messaging, have been found to improve asthma control and medication adherence while reducing the use of “rescue” medications.
Malignant Pleural Effusion Interventions: What Matters Most to the Patient?
Patients with malignant pleural effusion may care more about relieving symptoms such as dyspnea as opposed to achieving pleurodesis.
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