Pulmonology
News
Long-term antibiotic use may heighten stroke, CHD risk
Among middle-aged and older women, 2 or more months’ exposure to antibiotics is associated with an increased likelihood of cardiovascular disease...
News from the FDA/CDC
Measles cases for 2019 now at postelimination high
“With a safe and effective vaccine that protects against measles, the suffering we are seeing is avoidable,” said HHS Secretary Alex Azar.
Opinion
Teen e-cigarette use: A public health crisis
Age-appropriate screening in primary care settings must include specific language regarding the use of electronic cigarettes, with questions about...
Conference Coverage
Pulmonologist: In COPD, try dual therapy before adding corticosteroid
Philadelphia – Most attendees chose triple therapy, when a dual bronchodilator combination might have been adequate...
News from the FDA/CDC
Busiest week yet brings 2019 measles total to 555 cases
United States is quickly closing in on a postelimination-era record.
News
No clear benefit seen for postdischarge oxygen in preemies with BPD
The only significant improvement was in weight-for-length z scores.
News
Mucus buildup precedes lung damage in children with CF
Elevated total mucin concentrations and inflammatory markers were observed in children with CF despite a low incidence of pathogens identified by...
News
Don’t delay palliative care for IPF patients
The sharp decline in quality of life in IPF patients is similar to that seen in lung cancer patients, in contrast to the more gradual trend seen...
Conference Coverage
Bronchiolitis is a feared complication of connective tissue disease
MAUI, HAWAII – “Stability equals success in these patients,” says Aryeh Fischer, MD.
News
Direct-to-consumer telemedicine visits may lead to pediatric antibiotic overprescribing
A study found that children were more likely to be prescribed antibiotics at DTC telemedicine visits than in other settings .