Hemopexin Is Capable of Differentiating COPD From Asthma
Hemopexin was an effective biomarker protein capable of diagnosing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and differentiating COPD from asthma.
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CT Pulmonary Angiography Risk Stratification Tools Underused in Suspected PE
Scare utilization of guideline-recommended risk stratification tools has been noted in computed tomography pulmonary angiography in the emergency department.
Repeated Influenza Vaccination Could Reduce Effectiveness
Researchers assessed the impact on pooled adjusted end-season vaccine effectiveness estimates from outpatient test-negative design studies.
Humidity from Mask Wearing May Lessen Respiratory Disease Severity
Study investigators tested N95, 3-ply disposable surgical, 2-ply cotton-polyester, and heavy cotton masks to assess humidity levels and corresponding benefits.
Digital Tomosynthesis Effectively Estimates Structural Lung Disease in Cystic Fibrosis
Digital tomosynthesis of the chest offers effective quantitative estimation of structural lung disease in patients with cystic fibrosis.
Suboptimal Asthma Status May Be Linked to Less Physical Activity in Urban Children
Interventions designed to enhance physical activity in urban children with asthma need to address both the management of asthma and physical activity.
Patients With CAP at Increased Risk for CV Events and Poor Clinical Outcomes
Investigators assessed the cumulative incidence of acute cardiovascular complications during hospitalization for community-acquired pneumonia in internal medicine units.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine 79% Effective, According to US Trial Data
AZD1222 utilizes a replication-deficient chimpanzee adenovirus to deliver a SARS-CoV-2 protein to induce a protective immune response.
Adolescents With Asthma May Be More Likely to Receive Influenza Vaccination
While the overall seasonal influenza vaccination rate remains low among adolescents with and without asthma, an asthma diagnosis is associated with an increased likelihood of influenza vaccination.
Sleep-Disordered Breathing Is Common Among Children With Severe Asthma
Sleep-disordered breathing is common among children with severe asthma.
Lucira Check It Test Kit Available OTC for At-Home COVID-19 Testing
The Lucira Check It COVID-19 test kit utilizes a molecular amplification technology to detect SARS-CoV-2 RNA.
Monoclonal Antibody Combo Lowers Viral Load in Low-Risk COVID-19 Patients
Preclinical data suggest that the combination of bamlanivimab and VIR-7831 may provide protection against current SARS-CoV-2 variants that have been resistant to bamlanivimab.
Rates of Interest in Quitting E-Cigarette Among Different Types of Smokers
A majority of individuals who smoke e-cigarettes had an interest in quitting, although this interest was highest in former cigarette users.
Improvement Seen in ICU Delirium After Nonpharmacologic Interventions
Patients in the surgical intensive care unit experience less delirium after a multicomponent nonpharmacologic intervention
FDA Launches Adverse Event Reporting Dashboard for Authorized COVID-19 Therapeutics
Data will be reported to the FDA by the pharmaceutical industry, health care providers, and consumers.
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