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New ILD diagnostic test is available
A new test had an 88% specificity for detecting the genomic pattern of usual interstitial pneumonia.
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EPA proposal on research data to be discussed at ATS meeting
The ATS will host a press conference entitled, “Silencing Science: EPA’s Proposed Policy on Research Data” on Sunday.
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CHEST® Physician’s preview of ATS 2018
Our coverage of the international meeting begins on May 20.
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Don’t use cannabis to treat OSA, AASM recommends
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that state legislators, regulators, and health departments exclude OSA as an indication for...
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FDA meeting on medical devices for sleep apnea scheduled
CHEST invites its members to attend an FDA open meeting about medical devices to diagnose and treat sleep apnea.
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Adenotonsillectomy reduced hypertension in OSA subgroup
Hypertensive children with OSA gained more than improved sleep following adenotonsillectomy.
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FDA approves starting dose of roflumilast
Taking a smaller dose of a drug currently used to treat COPD may prevent patients from discontinuing their use of the larger therapeutic dose.
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FDA axes asthma drugs’ boxed warning
Combination drugs for treating asthma are getting new labels.
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FDA asked to approve add-on drug for eosinophilic COPD
GlaxoSmithKline has asked the FDA to allow an asthma therapy to be approved for use in COPD patients.
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Aspirin responsiveness improved in some with OSA
Aspirin responsiveness improved in OSA patients with endothelial dysfunction.
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CHEST Physician’s planned coverage of CHEST 2017
CHEST Physician editorial advisory board members recommend what to check out at CHEST 2017.
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New test could cause OSA’s treatment success rate to rise
A novel device helps prospectively determine which patients with obstructive sleep apnea will respond to treatment with an oral appliance.
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Patients report issues with home O2
WASHINGTON – Too many patients don’t have the training or systems they need to be comfortable with home oxygen.
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NIH releases COPD National Action Plan
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) released its first COPD National Action Plan.
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App may improve CPAP adherence
Use of a mobile app may help sleep apnea patients adhere to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, a small study suggests.The app –...