Pulmonology
News
New COPD subtypes help refine risk
By combining visual and quantitative data from CT, a more complex picture of COPD emerges – and the possibility of varying underlying mechanisms...
News
C-reactive protein testing reduced antibiotic prescribing in patients with COPD exacerbation
Fewer prescriptions, less reported antibiotic use, with no evidence of harm or reduced quality of life, according to PACE trial investigators.
News
Parent education improves pediatric influenza vaccination rates
Use of an educational handout before seeing a health care provider improved rates of pediatric influenza vaccination by the end of the season.
News
Acquired MMR immunity doesn’t last to age 1 year
Although infants are born with some protection passed on by their mothers, this does not last to 1 year of age.
Conference Coverage
Sleepiest OSA patients have worse CV outcomes
The findings suggest that excessively sleepy OSA patients are more likely to benefit from CPAP therapy in preventing CV disease.
News
Risk of cardiac events jumps after COPD exacerbation
Acute COPD exacerbations are associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiac events in the 4 weeks after the exacerbation.
CE/CME
Click for Credit: Roux-en-Y for diabetes; Exercise & fall prevention; more
Topics include: Inconsistent cannabis data • Roux-en-Y for diabetes remission • CPAP compliance • Exercise & fall prevention • HIV &...
News from the FDA/CDC
ACIP adds hexavalent vaccine to VFC program
DTaP-IPV-HepB-Hib is approved as an option for 2, 4, and 6 months series.
News from the FDA/CDC
ACIP favors shared decision on pneumococcal vaccine for older adults
News
Trump administration seeks more health care cost details for consumers
A new executive order requires that hospitals and insurers give estimates to patients on out-of-pocket costs before they go into a hospital for...