Pulmonology
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Measure associated with LOS in infants with bronchiolitis
Key clinical point: Length of hospital stay is associated with a bronchiolitis risk of admission score (BRAS). Major finding: In infants with...
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Study IDs factors linked to bronchodilator use in bronchiolitis
Key clinical point: Bronchodilator use by young children hospitalized with bronchiolitis had no effect on duration of hospitalization. Major...
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Link found between sleep disorders and osteoporosis risk
Commentary
Clinical Guidelines: Obstructive sleep apnea
Conference Coverage
Recurrent strep throat? Ask two questions before prescribing
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Biomarkers identify RA patients at risk of lung disease
Key clinical point: The discovery of blood biomarkers may lead to early identification of lung complications in RA patients. Major finding: MMP-7...
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FDA panel supports retaining Chantix boxed warning for now
Feature
FDA panel supports retaining Chantix boxed warning for now
The boxed warning about the risk of serious neuropsychiatric effects associated with the smoking cessation drug varenicline should remain on the...
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Nintedanib, pirfenidone approved for pulmonary fibrosis
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New test will speed enterovirus D68 case confirmation from weeks to days
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Inflammatory rheumatic diseases raise venous thromboembolism risk
Key clinical point: There is strong evidence for an elevated baseline risk of VTE in patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases. Major finding...