Pulmonology
From the Journals
Classification of COPD exacerbation predicts prognosis
Patients hospitalized with severe exacerbations of ECOPD are at increased risk for worse clinical outcomes and death.
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U.S. has new dominant COVID variant called EG.5
Called “Eris” among avid COVID trackers, the strain EG.5 now accounts for 17% of all U.S. COVID infections.
Perspectives
PRISm and nonspecific pattern: New insights in lung testing interpretation
The “restrictive pattern” label is due for retirement.
Conference Coverage
Pandemic blamed for failed trial of inhaled antibiotic
Inhaled colistimethate sodium failed to significantly reduce the rate of exacerbations.
From the Journals
Vasopressin may promote lower mortality in septic shock
Lower doses of initial vasopressin were associated with lower mortality.
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New tech promises better blood oxygen readings on dark skin
Researchers in Texas are developing a “green light” technology for patients with darker skin.
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Heat waves plus air pollution tied to doubling of fatal MI
The added value of this study was finding an interaction between extreme hot temperatures and air pollution, “which is worrisome with global...
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Families with pulmonary fibrosis share trends in disease evolution
Age at diagnosis may have potential as a screening tool for unaffected relatives of familial pulmonary fibrosis patients.
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Fungal cultures in bronchiectasis don’t predict outcomes
When compared for outcome over time, those with a positive fungal culture at initial evaluation did not have more exacerbations.
From the Journals
Phenotypes drive antibiotic response in youth with bronchiectasis
Ethnicity and auscultatory findings were factors predicting response; data may improve antibiotic stewardship.