Preventive Medicine Archives - Pulmonology Advisor

Flu Vaccine May Not Protect Against Main Flu Strain

December 21, 2021

This season’s flu vaccine may do little to prevent infection with the main circulating virus strain because the strain has changed since the vaccine was developed.

Asthma

Improved Asthma Self-Management Interventions Needed in Children

By

Sheila Jacobs

December 17, 2021

A research team creating an app for children with asthma explored obstacles to asthma control and self-management solutions.

Practice Management

Biden Pushes Vaccines, Masks as Best Defense Against Omicron Variant

December 1, 2021

Vaccines and masks will be the United States’ first line of defense against the new omicron variant, not lockdowns or border closures.

General Medicine

Pfizer Asks FDA for Emergency Approval of Its COVID-19 Antiviral Pill

November 18, 2021

Pfizer announced Tuesday that it has asked the U.S. FDA to approve the emergency use of its new antiviral pill in people at high risk for severe COVID-19.

General Pulmonology

Does an Incentive Spirometer Exercise Regimen Have Utility for Outpatients?

By

Sheila Jacobs

November 17, 2021

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

Tuberculosis

Comparing Testing Methods for Latent Tuberculosis Among Diverse High-Risk Populations

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

October 25, 2021

Researchers assessed and compared 3 tests for latent tuberculosis infection among high-risk individuals in the US.

Influenza

Survey: 60% of Americans Will Delay or Skip Flu Shot This Year

October 21, 2021

Experts are warning that the upcoming flu season could be severe, but a new survey shows that 60% of Americans may delay or skip a flu shot.

General Medicine

Disparities Found in Vaccination Coverage by Age 24 Months Before COVID-19

October 20, 2021

In 2017 to 2018, there were disparities in vaccination coverage for children up to 24 months by race/ethnicity, poverty status, and health insurance status.