Pulmonology
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CMS proposal to level E/M payments raises concerns
Dermatologists and oncologists lose under the proposal, while ob.gyns. could see their payments increased.
Conference Coverage
DTPa-HBV-IPV/Hib in infancy maintains lasting immune memory against HBV in teens
MALMO, SWEDEN – “We saw a clear fantastic anamnestic response.” – Tino F. Schwarz, MD.
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Ten tips for managing patients with both heart failure and COPD
Diagnose them early, treat them early, and build a team of experts and support services with the patients.
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Cigarette smoking epidemic among HCV-infected individuals
Conference Coverage
ACIP votes to recommend new strains for the 2018-2019 flu vaccine
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Additional training may be warranted for clinicians administering DTaP
Track record reveals need to reduce vaccine errors.
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Vaccine nonmedical exemptions creating metro ‘hotspots’
Maricopa County, Ariz., had almost 3,000 unimmunized kindergartners in 2016-2017.
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As-needed budesonide-formoterol prevented exacerbations in mild asthma
The regimen topped terbutaline and was noninferior to twice-daily budesonide.
Conference Coverage
When and how to suspect asthma misdiagnosis
NEW ORLEANS – Lack of symptom variability is a key clue.
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Smoking increases heart failure risk in blacks
Current smoking among blacks was associated with higher mean left ventricular mass and lower mean left ventricular systolic function.