Pulmonology
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Asthma ruled out in 33% of diagnosed adults
Asthma was ruled out in 33% of adults in the general Canadian population who had been diagnosed by a physician during the preceding 5 years,...
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Assay testing accurate in distinguishing bacterial from viral respiratory tract infections
New assay technology holds promise for reducing overprescribing of antibiotics to young children in the hospital.
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NIAID panel: Introduce peanut foods early to cut allergy risk
New NIAID guidelines recommend introducing peanut foods early to children at various levels of risk for peanut allergy.
Commentary
Into the Wild: PA Edition
Clinicians travel to the ends of the earth to treat patients—sometimes literally. In this winning entry to our writing contest, an intreptid...
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Preventing weight gain after smoking cessation
About three-quarters of current cigarette smokers want to quit, 40% will attempt to quit annually, and 90% of self-initiated attempts will be...
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Pulmonary Function Tests
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COPD: Diagnostic and Treatment Update for the Primary Care Setting
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Elevated HDL levels predict reduced lung function
Key clinical point: In an evaluation of greater than 30,000 patients in six study cohorts, higher high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) was...
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Did Somebody Say “Precepting”?
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E-cigarettes: How “safe” are they?
Without tobacco, tar, ash, or carbon monoxide, e-cigarettes are marketed as “healthier” alternatives to cigarettes. But they are not without risk...