Pulmonology
From the Journals
Cardiogenic shock teams again tied to lower mortality
New data suggest centers with a shock team had higher survival and lower resource use in the cardiac ICU.
Feature
‘Empathy fatigue’ in clinicians rises with latest COVID-19 surge
It is not shameful for clinicians to acknowledge that they experience emotions such as frustration, anger, sadness, and anxiety, said Dr. Mona...
Feature
Politics or protection? What’s behind the push for boosters?
Two high-level FDA officials have abruptly resigned amid reports that they were angry that the Biden administration was making decisions that...
From the Journals
Breakthrough infections twice as likely to be asymptomatic
New research found that of 1.2 million adults who received at least one dose of either the Pfizer, Moderna, or AstraZeneca vaccine, fewer than 0.5...
Conference Coverage
Two swings, two misses with colchicine, Vascepa in COVID-19
The study cohorts varied from healthcare and public workers at high risk for infection to individuals already hospitalized with COVID-19.
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‘Deeper dive’ into opioid overdose deaths during COVID pandemic
Results also showed that, compared to 2019, significantly more men died from overdoses in 2020 in Colorado and Indiana.
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EAACI review urges reduction in antibiotic overuse with allergy
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Genetic link may tie cannabis use disorder to severe COVID-19
“These data have important implications for policy regarding vaccination as well as treatment prioritization,” said lead author Dr. Alexander S....
Commentary
COVID-19: Delta variant is raising the stakes
Doctors have a special responsibility to make the case for vaccination – especially now, said Dr. Robert T. London.
From the Journals
‘Long haul’ COVID recovery worse than cancer rehab for some: CDC
People experiencing 'Long-COVID-19' symptoms were more likely to report pain.
News
Pfizer halts distribution of stop-smoking pill Chantix
The distribution pause was ordered out of abundance of caution while further testing is conducted.