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Smoking

Respiratory Disease and Smoking May Both Increase Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Efforts to prevent respiratory diseases may be as important as smoking cessation in preventing the development of rheumatoid arthritis in at risk individuals.

Critical Care

Risks, Diagnosis, and Management of Sepsis in Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy

Sepsis and septic shock are common oncologic emergencies that require vigilant, timely diagnosis and intervention. Timely and effective detection and treatment of these conditions are key to patient survival.

Lung Infection

Vaccine Expert Discusses EUA of COVID-19 Vaccine for Adolescents

The expanded EUA of the COVID-19 vaccine “will be the biggest positive change for adolescents since the beginning of the lockdown in March 2020.” — Mary Koslap-Petraco, DNP, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, FAANP

Allergies

Climate Change Driving Increases in Allergies and Asthma: Expert Q&A

Climate change has been cited as a significant factor influencing the increase in rates of asthma and allergen sensitivities in the United States.

Lung Infection

COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnant and Nursing Women: Expert Perspectives From Obstetrics and Epidemiology

Experts in the field of obstetrics and epidemiology share how they are helping their patients make informed clinical decisions about vaccination for SARS-CoV-2.

Obstructive Lung Disease

Cystic Fibrosis Updates in Care: Part I — Current State of Treatment

In honor of Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, we present a 2-part series on treatment updates and developments in the field.

Obstructive Lung Disease

Cystic Fibrosis Updates in Care: Part II — The “Sweat Sticker” and Clinician Q&A

In honor of Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, we present a 2-part series on treatment updates in the field, including the “sweat sticker.”

Practice Management

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Adolescent Mental Health

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic began, concerning mental health trends and major treatment gaps were noted among adolescents. We spoke with Cécile Rousseau, MD, researcher, psychiatrist, and professor in the division of social and transcultural psychiatry at McGill University in Montreal, Canada about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescent mental health.

Practice Management

Strategies for Managing Uncertainty in Patient Care

For many health care professionals, successfully managing uncertainty means recognizing that surety is complicated and illusory and knowledge is iterative and provisional rather than definitive.

Critical Care

ACP Recommendations: Use of High-Flow Nasal Oxygen for Acute Respiratory Failure

The American College of Physicians has released guidance on the appropriate use of high-flow nasal oxygen in hospitalized patients with acute respiratory failure. Credit: Getty Images.