Prevention

Maternal Smoking May Increase Risk for Sudden Unexpected Infant Death

The risk for sudden unexpected infant death increased with any maternal smoking during pregnancy.

Parent Perception of E-Cigarette Safety Varies With Smoking Habits

Most who smoke cigarettes and e-cigs have smoke-free home policies but fewer have vape-free policies.

CDC: Respiratory Illnesses More Likely in Low-Income Children

As income decreased, there was an increase in the prevalence of gastrointestinal and respiratory illnesses.

Rotavirus Vaccine Coverage Remains Lower Than DTaP Vaccine

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Sweta Gupta Editor

In addition to sociodemographic factors, preterm birth and older age were associated with lower rotavirus vaccine coverage.

Cigarette Smoke Exposure Linked to Higher Pulmonary Blood Vessel Volumes

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Bryant Moeller

Participants from the Framingham Heart Study who were exposed to tobacco had higher absolute pulmonary blood vessel volume, higher small vessel volume, and/or higher small vessel fraction than those with less exposure.

FDA Warns of Unapproved, Misbranded Drugs Distributed by CanaRx to US Consumers

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Da Hee Han, PharmD

The FDA has issued a warning letter to CanaRx for its involvement in the distribution of certain unapproved or misbranded drugs that may be harmful to US consumers.

Rapid Phenotypic Susceptibility Testing May Improve Bacteremia Management

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Bradley van Paridon

New data demonstrate the potential of the Accelerate Pheno™ system to improve antimicrobial use and stewardship.

Predicting Respiratory Insufficiency in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

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Pulmonology Advisor Contributing Writer

Researchers identify a clinical prognostic rule to estimate a 6-month risk of respiratory failure onset in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which would facilitate referrals and respiratory interventions.