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General Pulmonology

D-Dimer Level Not Useful for Ruling Out Pulmonary Embolism in COVID-19 Patients

Publish Date October 14, 2021

Use of D-dimer levels to exclude pulmonary embolism has limited clinical utility and may be inappropriate in patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

Influenza

CDC Urges Flu Shots as Survey Shows Half of Americans Do Not Plan on It

Publish Date October 14, 2021

Nearly half of U.S. adults are not likely to get a flu shot this season, which has prompted federal health officials to urge all Americans to get the flu vaccines.

Influenza

AAP: Social Distancing Measures in Ohio Reduce RSV, Influenza Rates

Publish Date October 14, 2021

Social distancing measures in Ohio in 2020 reduced the rates of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Obstructive Sleep Apnea-OSA

Reboxetine, Oxybutynin Combination Shows Promise for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

By

Brandon May

Publish Date October 13, 2021

A small study examined whether 1 week of combined reboxetine and oxybutynin treatment could reduce OSA severity.

General Pulmonology

Higher Risk for Mortality and Poor Outcomes Among Patients With SLE Hospitalized With COVID-19-Associated ARDS

By

Sheila Jacobs

Publish Date October 13, 2021

Researchers assessed the risk for mortality and poor outcomes in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus hospitalized with COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome.

General Pulmonology

Routine Childhood Vaccination Rates Down During the Pandemic

Publish Date October 13, 2021

As of September 2020, childhood vaccination rates were lower than 2019 levels, according to a study published online.

Smoking

Cannabis Use in Pregnant Women Increased During the Pandemic

Publish Date October 13, 2021

Rates of biochemically verified prenatal cannabis use increased significantly among pregnant women in Northern California during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Asthma

Triple Therapy Reduces Severe Asthma Exacerbations, Improves Lung Function

By

Sheila Jacobs

Publish Date October 12, 2021

A recent meta-analysis of RCTs evaluated the efficacy and safety of ICS/LABA/LAMA fixed-dose combination asthma therapy with varying ICS dosages.

Critical Care

Imatinib May Reduce Mortality, Mechanical Ventilation Duration in COVID-19

By

Brandon May

Publish Date October 12, 2021

A Dutch study assessed the efficacy and safety of oral imatinib in inpatients with COVID-19 requiring supplemental oxygen.

General Pulmonology

Aspirin May Lower Risk of Thrombosis in Patients With COVID-19

By

Patricia Chaney

Publish Date October 12, 2021

Researchers sought to determine whether low-dose aspirin may reduce thromboembolic events associated with COVID-19.