Pulmonology
News
AFib on the rise in end-stage COPD patients hospitalized for exacerbations
The prevalence of AFib among patients with end-stage COPD on home oxygen who were admitted with COPD exacerbations increased from 12.9% in 2003 to...
News
New recommendations on TB screening for health care workers
News
Survey: Physicians predict increase in measles deaths
Summer travel will lead to increased outbreaks, and misinformation about vaccination will probably get worse.
Opinion
Young children with neuromuscular disease are vulnerable to respiratory viruses
How much does palivizumab help?
Commentary
Is it measles? – Diagnosis and management for the pediatric provider
The measles rash appears 2-4 days after the onset of fever, and is initially maculopapular and blanching.
News from the FDA/CDC
U.S. measles cases climb to over 800 for the year
New analysis predicts the 25 counties at the highest risk for a measles outbreak in 2019.
Conference Coverage
No exudates or fever? Age over 11? Skip strep test
BALTIMORE – There are a few key variables to define when it’s safe to forgo strep testing in pharyngitis.
PURLs
What’s the Best Treatment Setting for Stable Pulmonary Embolism?
The answer seems to be the outpatient setting. Here’s why.
Conference Coverage
Most measles cases in 25 years prompts government pleas to vaccinate
CDC update coincides with National Infant Immunization Week campaign to reinforce message that vaccines are safe and effective.
Conference Coverage
Combo respiratory pathogen tests miss pertussis
BALTIMORE – Standalone pertussis PCR is best.