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Elevated monocyte count predicts poor outcomes in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Data indicate that a single threshold value of absolute monocyte counts of 0.95 K/mcL could be used to identify high-risk patients with a fibrotic...
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Briefest flash of light can alter the human circadian system
SAN ANTONIO – Less that 1 second of light exposure over the course of 1 hour was enough to yield an effect.
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CF drug picks up indication for children as young as 6
The original approval was based on three phase 3, double blind, placebo-controlled trials, which demonstrated improvements in lung function and...
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Cannabis vaping among teens tied to tobacco use
The health implications of cannabis vaping are unknown.
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Inhaler technique not to blame for uncontrolled asthma in inner-city study
Study participants had suboptimal living conditions in lower income Philadelphia neighborhoods.
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Sleep quality linked to gut microbiome biodiversity
SAN ANTONIO – Experimental studies in mice have shown that disrupted sleep is associated with gut microbiota composition.
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Mortality risk from mild to moderate OSA modified by age
SAN ANTONIO – The explanation for lower CV risk in older patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea remains unclear.
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Daytime eating schedule found to help with weight management
SAN ANTONIO – The findings have implications for other eating paradigms, including time-restricted feeding.
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Children with Down syndrome may need more screening for sleep-disordered breathing
Current screening recommendations to assess for children with Down syndrome for sleep disordered breathing may not be adequate.
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FDA approves drug to treat low sexual desire in women
Women with reduced sexual desire can experience marked distress or interpersonal difficulty.