Spirometry Measurements Obtained at Home vs Clinic Evaluated
Spirometry measurements obtained at home had poor agreement with results obtained in the clinic.
General Pulmonology
COVID-19 Death Rates and Risk Perception Led to More Time Spent At Home
Investigators collected survey data on demographics, risk perception, and death rate to assess their impact on voluntary behaviors, such as time spent at home.
Relaxed Indoor Masking Rules May Be Possible, According to Fauci
Anthony Fauci, M.D., on Sunday opened the door to the possibility of relaxing indoor masking rules as more Americans are vaccinated.
CDC: Provisional Number of Births Decreased in 2020
There was a decrease in the provisional number of births in 2020, and more New York City residents gave birth out of the city in 2020.
GLP-1RA Use May Benefit T2D Patients With Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease
Previous studies have shown that GLP-1RAs demonstrate a protective effect by attenuating bronchial hyperresponsiveness.
Unintentional Falls Resulted in 2.4 Million Emergency Department Visits in Older Adults
Unintentional falls accounted for more than 90% of selected ED visits among adults aged 65 years and older in 2018.
Expert Roundtable: Intimate Partner Violence and COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic led to an exacerbation of pre-existing hardships and disparities in many vulnerable populations, including individuals affected by intimate partner violence. We interviewed experts in the field to learn more about this issue and how clinicians may best assist affected individuals.
Many Oncology Patients Are Lonely During COVID-19
Over half of oncology patients are experiencing loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic, and report higher symptom severity scores.
Exposure to Ambient Air Pollutants May Increase BP in Children, Teens
Among children and adolescents, short- and long-term exposure to some ambient air pollutants may increase blood pressure.
COVID-19-Associated Cancer Screening Deficit Quantified in US
The absolute deficit in screening associated with the COVID-19 pandemic is estimated at 3.9, 3.8, and 1.6 million for breast, colorectal, and prostate cancers.
Unhealthy Lifestyle Part of Health Disparities of Adults With Low Socioeconomic Status
Adults with low socioeconomic status and the least healthy lifestyle have a twofold higher risk for mortality.
High D-Dimer Levels Linked to Lung Parenchymal Abnormalities, Rapid FVC Decline
High D-dimer levels were associated with lung parenchymal abnormalities on computed tomography (CT) scans in a cohort of individuals from 6 US communities.
High Disinfection With Peracetic Acid May Reduce Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Spreading Following Endoscopy
Investigators examined the effectiveness of the PARP inhibitor olaparib in patients with pancreatic cancer with BRCAness.
Dual Use of ENDS, Smoking Tobacco Increases Risk of Incident Respiratory Symptoms
Concomitant use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and smoked tobacco is associated with an increased risk of incident respiratory symptoms compared with either ENDS or smoked tobacco alone.
Safety and Efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccines in Patients With Chronic Inflammatory Diseases Demonstrated
The immunogenicity and safety of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines in patients with chronic inflammatory conditions receiving immunosuppressive therapy were determined.
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