General Pulmonology

Efficacy and Safety of Statin Therapy in Patients with Hospital Admission for COVID-19

Researchers analyzed the risk between statin use and risk of mortality among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in a study presented at AHA 2021.

General Pulmonology

Racial/Ethnic Pulse Oximetry Variance Linked to Hidden Hypoxemia, Mortality

A study examines the accuracy of pulse oximetry measures for various racial and ethnic subgroups, and how variability among subgroups affects outcomes.

General Pulmonology

Corticosteroids Increase Atrial Fibrillation Risk in Patients With COVID-19

Researchers sought to examine whether patients with COVID-19 receiving steroids develop new-onset atrial fibrillation.

General Pulmonology

Recurrent VTE Rate Higher Than Expected for Subsegmental PE

The rate of recurrent venous thromboembolism is higher than expected for patients with subsegmental pulmonary embolism managed without anticoagulation.

General Pulmonology

Enterovirus D68 Detections Lower Than Expected in 2020

Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) detections were lower than anticipated in 2020, according to research published.

General Pulmonology

Does an Incentive Spirometer Exercise Regimen Have Utility for Outpatients?

Can clinic patients improve pulmonary function through a 30-day pulmonary exercise regimen monitored via an incentive spirometer?

General Pulmonology

Weakened Antibody Response to COVID-19 Vaccine Among Patients Receiving Immunosuppressive Medications

Researchers determined the effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines among patients with chronic inflammatory diseases receiving treatment with immunosuppressive medications.

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Anti-CD20 Therapy for Immune-Mediated Diseases Linked to Increased Mortality Risk in COVID-19

Researchers examined whether treatment with CD20 inhibitors resulted in worse COVID-19 outcomes among patients with immune-mediated diseases.

A stroke is the most frequent neurologic complication of APS, and produces the most serious consequences.4 They can occur in any vascular region of the brain, and women are more likely to be affected than men. Patients who are APL-positive also tend to be younger compared with other patients with stroke who are APL-negative, with at least 20% of these strokes occurring in people <45 years. People who have APS secondary to SLE may be at higher risk for stroke.6 The risk for recurrence in primary APS may be higher, but this is not well established.4,5

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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Stroke Thrombolysis Use Are Declining

Researchers analyzed the temporal trend in racial and ethnic differences in the use of intravenous thrombolysis after stroke between 2009 and 2018 in a representative sample of adults in the US.

General Pulmonology

Biden Announces New Lung Health Program for US Veterans

A new program to help U.S. veterans with lung problems caused by inhaling toxins while deployed was announced on Veterans Day.

General Pulmonology

HScore as a Predictor for Severe COVID-19 Outcomes

An Iranian study assessed whether HScores predicted outcomes in severe COVID-19 and could thus be used to guide early treatment decisions.

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Exploring the Link Between COVID-19 and Autoimmunity Can Help Patients With Long-Haul COVID

Nicole Bundy, MD, discusses the ways in which health care professionals, including rheumatologists, can create meaningful relationships and have open communication with their patients with long-haul COVID.

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Mortality Increased for Non-Hispanic American Indians/Alaska Natives

Non-Hispanic AIAN persons have increased mortality compared with non-Hispanic White, non-Hispanic Black, and Hispanic populations.

General Pulmonology

CPAP, HFNO Not Tied to Greater SARS-CoV-2 Air, Surface Contamination

Use of CPAP and HFNO to treat COVID-19 is not associated with increased air or surface viral contamination.

General Pulmonology

Associations Found Between HIV Infection and Impaired Pulmonary Gas Exchange

Investigators assessed the relationship between HIV infection and impaired pulmonary gas exchange, as well as the influence HIV has on the diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide in patients with and without comorbid chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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