Pulmonology
From the Journals
Lung disease raises mortality risk in older RA patients
Presence of RA-associated interstitial lung disease was associated with increased total, respiratory, and cancer mortality.
From the Journals
Palliative care underused in pulmonary arterial hypertension
Independent predictors of palliative care services for PAH patients included White race, higher socioeconomic status, and private insurance.
Feature
Moderna needs more kids for COVID vaccine trials
Trials for 12- to 17-year-olds have started, but are getting many fewer volunteers per month than needed.
Feature
Arthritis drugs ‘impressive’ for severe COVID but not ‘magic cure’
U.S. and U.K. experts weigh in on research that compares monoclonal antibody therapies with usual care for people critically ill with COVID-19.
From the Journals
COVID-19 symptoms persist months after acute infection
Majority of previously hospitalized patients were experiencing fatigue or muscle weakness 6 months after discharge.
From the Journals
Asthma-COPD overlap: Patients have high disease burden
Population-level burden of eosinophilic disease was greater in combination asthma-COPD than in either condition alone
From the Journals
Treprostinil offers some benefits for patients with ILD-associated pulmonary hypertension
The INCREASE trial was multicenter, randomized, double blind, and placebo controlled.
Feature
Cloth masks provide inferior protection vs. medical masks, suggests evidence review
If cloth masks are used during PPE shortages, pairing them with plastic face shields may offer additional protection.
Guidance for Practicing Primary Care
ASH guidelines for venous thromboembolism: What family physicians need to know
A recommendation regarding the use of DOACs may ease some of the burden of monitoring patients on long-term Coumadin.
From the Journals
E-cigarette use tied to increased COPD, asthma risk
The clinical outcome were consistent with studies assessing in vivo biomarkers of e-cigarette exposure in animal subjects, human participants, and...
Opinion
To vape or not to vape: Is that really a question?
In addition to its inherent risk, vaping increases the risk of severe COVID-19 disease.