Pulmonology
Opinion
Adenovirus: More than just another viral illness
This virus can be risky for children and adults with immune suppression and those with lung and heart disease.
News from the FDA/CDC
E-cig use reverses progress in reducing tobacco use in teens
Approximately 28% of high school e-cigarette users used them on more than 20 days of the past 30 days.
News
ALA report: Federal and state actions to limit tobacco use fall short
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu activity hits seasonal high
News
Marijuana smoking is an independent risk factor for lung disease in HIV+
Conference Coverage
Socioeconomic status, race found to impact CPAP compliance
SAN DIEGO – Identifying patients at risk for noncompliance and treating comorbid symptoms could improve compliance to CPAP therapy.
Conference Coverage
Nonsurgical OSA treatment ineffective in children with Down syndrome
CORONADO, CALIF. – OSA prevalence in children with Down syndrome is estimated to be between 30% and 70%.
Conference Coverage
Asthma, obesity, and the risk for severe sleep apnea in children
CORONADO, CALIF. – The findings could pave the way for studies of asthma pharmacotherapy as a way to treat OSA in...
News
No increase in severe community-acquired pneumonia after PCV13
A slight uptick in pneumonia cases starting 4 years after PCV13 introduction did not involve a significant increase in severe pneumococcal cases...
CE/CME
Click for Credit: Missed HIV screening opps; aspirin & preeclampsia; more
Topics include: Lung function & SSc mortality • Subclinical carotid atherosclerosis • Flawed cognitive assessments • HIV screening...