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mRNA vaccine cuts COVID-related Guillain-Barré risk
“While Guillain-Barré is extremely rare, people should be aware that having a COVID infection can increase their risk of developing the disorder,...
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COVID coronary plaque infection confirms CV risk
The findings may not only explain the link between COVID and the increased risk of cardiovascular events but mark a starting point for new...
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In-hospital mortality increased in COPD patients with acute exacerbations and high serum phosphate levels
Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease linked to higher in-hospital mortality among AECOPD patients with high serum...
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Pediatric sleep-disordered breathing linked to multilevel risk factors
Exposure to indoor pests, maternal education, and neighborhood factors play into sleep-disordered breathing–related symptoms.
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Paxlovid tied to benefits in high-risk patients with COVID
No significant benefit was observed in patients who were not immunocompromised.
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Supplemental oxygen fails to improve echocardiographic measures in PE patients
The proportions of patients with normalized RV/LV ratios were similar with and without supplemental oxygen.
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This is how you get patients back for follow-up cancer testing
“What concerns me is that despite the various interventions implemented to encourage and support patients to return for follow-up testing, over 60...
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CPAP adherence curbs severe cardiovascular disease outcomes
Meta-analysis supports the need for better strategies to improve CPAP adherence in high-risk populations.
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Severity score predicts mortality in pulmonary tuberculosis
A novel three-pronged assessment tool showed promise to inform treatment and improve outcomes.
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Pulmonary aspergillosis predicts poor outcomes in critically ill flu patients
Influenza-associated pulmonary aspergillosis was associated with increased mortality, more complications, longer ICU stays, and more organ...