Pulmonology
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New respiratory coronavirus shows concerning SARS echoes
Major Finding: As of Feb. 21, 13 people had been identified as infected with a novel coronavrius since July 2012, with seven deaths.Data Source:...
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Cough aerosols flagged most-infectious TB patients
Major Finding: While 69% of the contacts of the tuberculosis patients who produced cough aerosols with at least 10 M. tuberculosis CFUs were at...
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FDA panel votes against inhaled mannitol for cystic fibrosis
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Photo-aging tool dissuades teens from smoking
Major Finding: One in seven young smokers quit 6 months after viewing photo-aged pictures of themselves.Data Source: A prospective, randomized...
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States failing at tobacco control
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FDA okays second quadrivalent influenza vaccine
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Pertussis Immunity Drop Linked to Whole Cell Vaccine Withdrawal
Major Finding: Compared with their peers who had received at least one dose of whole cell vaccine, patients who had received only acellular...
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CDC Issues First Report for 2012-2013 Flu Season
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Adenotonsillectomy Dries Up Some Bed-Wetting
Major Finding: Adenotonsillectomy reduced bed-wetting and obstructive sleep apnea in 51% of children with both conditions.Data Source: The data...