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Practice Management

Ethical Considerations in Prescribing Unproven Therapies for COVID-19

Meeting public demand for an urgently needed effective medication quickly and safely during a pandemic involves difficult tradeoffs.

Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer in the Time of COVID-19: Challenges and Solutions

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, patients with lung cancer face an increased risk of disease progression, reduced survival, and worse quality of life associated with delayed treatment.

Influenza

How to Prepare Patients for the New Influenza Season During COVID-19 Pandemic

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices encourages all Americans to receive the flu vaccine between September and October.

Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Associated With CHD: Developments in Treatments, Remaining Gaps According to Experts

PAH associated with CHD is linked to significant reductions in survival and quality of life, especially for patients progressing to Eisenmenger syndrome.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea-OSA

Obstructive Sleep Apnea as a Potential Risk Factor for COVID-19: Expert Interview

Obstructive sleep apnea may represent another important variable contributing to increased risk related to COVID-19.

Lung Infection

ACR Guidelines for the Management of Pediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome Associated With SARS-CoV-2

The American College of Rheumatology developed guidance for the management of pediatric patients with multisystem inflammatory syndrome associated with COVID-19.

Restrictive Lung Disease

Effect of COVID-19 on Pulmonary Fibrosis Clinical Trials: Expert Interview

Individuals with pulmonary fibrosis could develop more serious complications if infected with COVID-19, and those awaiting organ transplantation and other surgical interventions may face delays because of the pandemic.

Practice Management

Keeping Health Information Secure in the Cloud

Putting information in the cloud can be a good move for a physician’s practice — but only if done well.

Practice Management

Seven Tips for Managing Healthcare Teamwork During a Pandemic

COVID-19 has brought unprecedented stress to society at large and perhaps most of all to frontline healthcare teams in a variety of settings.

Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary Hypertension With ILD: Diagnostic and Treatment Challenges

Although pulmonary hypertension as a result of interstitial lung disease is linked to significant morbidity and mortality, there is no consensus regarding screening or management of the disease.