Pulmonology
Conference Coverage
Pulmonologist: In COPD, try dual therapy before adding corticosteroid
Philadelphia – Most attendees chose triple therapy, when a dual bronchodilator combination might have been adequate...
News from the FDA/CDC
Busiest week yet brings 2019 measles total to 555 cases
United States is quickly closing in on a postelimination-era record.
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No clear benefit seen for postdischarge oxygen in preemies with BPD
The only significant improvement was in weight-for-length z scores.
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Mucus buildup precedes lung damage in children with CF
Elevated total mucin concentrations and inflammatory markers were observed in children with CF despite a low incidence of pathogens identified by...
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Don’t delay palliative care for IPF patients
The sharp decline in quality of life in IPF patients is similar to that seen in lung cancer patients, in contrast to the more gradual trend seen...
Conference Coverage
Bronchiolitis is a feared complication of connective tissue disease
MAUI, HAWAII – “Stability equals success in these patients,” says Aryeh Fischer, MD.
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Direct-to-consumer telemedicine visits may lead to pediatric antibiotic overprescribing
A study found that children were more likely to be prescribed antibiotics at DTC telemedicine visits than in other settings .
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu activity falling but still elevated
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Abatacept appears safe for RA patients with COPD
A large prescription database review found no significantly increased risks of COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, flu, or bronchitis.
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NIH to undertake first in-human trial of universal influenza vaccine