Pulmonology
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Diagnosis and management of group A streptococcal pharyngitis
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Computer prompt boosts flu vaccine rates
Major finding: A pop-up computer reminder resulted in children being 9% more likely to receive flu vaccine than those whose electronic medical...
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CDC urges doctors to help patients quit smoking
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Early adenotonsillectomy beneficial for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
Major finding: Children with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome who underwent adenotonsillectomy did not show greater improvements in attention or...
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Dupilumab cuts moderate, severe asthma exacerbations
Major Finding: Dupilumab was associated with an 87% reduction in asthma exacerbation; three patients receiving dupilumab (6%) had an exacerbation...
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Vaccine-resistant pertussis strains found in Philadelphia
Major finding: About 60% of 30 B.
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WHO, CDC continue monitoring deadly new coronavirus
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Viral testing cut antibiotic use in children with respiratory illness
Major finding: In children hospitalized with an acute respiratory illness, a positive rapid viral panel increased the odds of receiving...
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AAP guidelines have changed bronchiolitis management
Major finding: Nonrecommended diagnostic and treatment method utilization in bronchiolitis cases decreased by up to 20% within 6 years of the...
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Palivizumab in preterm infants limits wheezing for 1 year
Major finding: The number of days in which a healthy preterm baby wheezed during the first year of life was 61% lower with palivizumab (1.8% of...