Pulmonology
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CDC: Trivalent adjuvanted influenza vaccine aIIV3 safe in elderly adults
ATLANTA – Postlicensure surveillance shows no new or unexpected adverse events with aIIV3 (FLUAD).
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ID experts urge widespread flu vaccination for 2018-2019 season
“Community immunity” helps the healthy protect those at greater risk from influenza, Surgeon General Adams emphasized.
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Point-of-care test for respiratory viruses lowers antibiotic use
PARIS – In patients presenting with respiratory infections, a point-of-care test for viral infections has been associated with a reduction in...
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Declining lung function linked to heart failure, stroke
Cardiologists and pulmonologists should collaborate to better identify the relationship between lung function decline and early CV disease...
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High-sensitivity cardiac troponin levels linked to cardiovascular outcomes in COPD patients
An increased risk of cardiovascular adverse events and cardiovascular death was seen in COPD patients in the highest quintile of plasma cardiac...
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No increase in autism risk with prenatal Tdap
This study supports the recommendation to vaccinate pregnant women with Tdap to protect infants, who are at highest risk of pertussis.
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RSV-related risk of hospitalization higher in Down syndrome patients
Rates are higher for hospital and ICU admission, mortality, length of stay, supplemental oxygen, and ventilator support.
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CMS proposal to level E/M payments raises concerns
Dermatologists and oncologists lose under the proposal, while ob.gyns. could see their payments increased.
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DTPa-HBV-IPV/Hib in infancy maintains lasting immune memory against HBV in teens
MALMO, SWEDEN – “We saw a clear fantastic anamnestic response.” – Tino F. Schwarz, MD.
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Ten tips for managing patients with both heart failure and COPD
Diagnose them early, treat them early, and build a team of experts and support services with the patients.