Pulmonology
From the Journals
Analysis questions tocilizumab in ventilated COVID patients
Statistical review of earlier meta-analysis supports use of arthritis drug in hospitalized patients on non-invasive respiration.
Opinion
Some physicians still lack access to COVID-19 vaccines
Many pharmacies were able to give out COVID-19 vaccines while many physician offices still have not received access to any of the vaccines.
From the Journals
Nasal microbiota show promise as polyp predictor
News from the FDA/CDC
Legionnaires’ disease shows steady increase in U.S. over 15+ years
From the Journals
Geography hampers access to lung cancer screening
“There are fewer facilities in rural areas, so residents need to travel longer distances to reach a facility.”
Latest News
Older age for menopause raises risk for lung cancer
This is the first study that has shown a causal association between older age of natural menopause and higher risk of postmenopausal lung cancer...
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CMS updates lung screening criteria, more aligned with USPSTF
The expanded Medicare recommendation will address racial disparities associated with lung cancer.
From the Journals
Early-onset severe COPD: Similar physical symptoms, but higher depression rates
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From the Journals
Clinical data affirm dupilumab for chronic nasal polyps
From the Journals
Sepsis common cause of ICU admissions in patients with MS
Feature
E-cigarettes don’t help smokers quit, suggests new research
Use of e-cigarettes did not appear to prevent former smokers from relapsing to standard cigarettes.