Pulmonology
News
A sustained postdischarge smoking cessation intervention ups likelihood of quitting
Key clinical point: Sustained support upon hospital discharge helps people quit smoking. Major finding: More patients in the intervention group...
Conference Coverage
Testosterone replacement enhances aerobic capacity in mobility-limited men
Key clinical point: Testosterone replacement therapy neutralizes the age-related decline in aerobic capacity in older men with low testosterone...
News
WHO to push for public ban of e-cigarettes
News
Sleep disruption, gas exchange abnormalities common in CF
Key clinical point: Noninvasive ventilation and supplemental oxygen can mitigate gas exchange abnormalities in patients with cystic fibrosis who...
News
Secondary MERS coronavirus seen in 4% of contacts, with most asymptomatic
News
CPAP, adenotonsillectomy benefits similar for OSA in Down syndrome
Key clinical point: Adenotonsillectomy can be suggested as a first-line treatment in syndromic children.Major finding: Adenotonsillectomy and CPAP...
News
Assess patient’s body clock before treating circadian rhythm sleep disorders
Key clinical point: Clinicians should measure dim light melatonin onset before treating patients with circadian rhythm sleep disorders, and should...
Guidelines
AHA wants e-cigarettes regulated but notes they help some smokers quit
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Apixaban approved for treating DVT, pulmonary embolism and reducing risk of recurrence
News
Crises inform updated critical care recommendations for disasters
Guidelines
More patients with multidrug-resistant TB respond quickly to bedaquiline
Key clinical point: Bedaquiline may offer an alternative treatment for multidrug-resistant TB.Major finding: The primary endpoint of the study –...