Pulmonology
Government and Regulations
FDA approves Anthrasil to treat inhalational anthrax
News
Ebola vaccine based on 2014 strain safe for human use
News
Self-reported penicillin allergy may be undiagnosed chronic urticaria
Key clinical point: Patients self-reporting penicillin allergy may have undiagnosed chronic urticaria. Major finding: 12.3% of patients with self-...
News
Bill Gates: Better response to epidemics needed
News
CPAP by helmet better than face mask in children
Key clinical point: Helmet CPAP is superior to facial mask CPAP for acute respiratory failure in children. Major finding: Seventeen percent of...
Government and Regulations
FDA announces new potential side effects for varenicline
Government and Regulations
FDA panel recommends two new strains for 2015-2016 influenza vaccines
Expert Commentary
Environmental factors could increase U.S. anthrax cases
News
Health care association transmission major factor in MERS-CoV outbreak
News
Methylprednisolone cuts treatment failure in severe CAP
Key clinical point: Acute methylprednisolone decreased the rate of treatment failure in severe community-acquired pneumonia with a high initial...
News
Meta-analysis: Oseltamivir shortens time to flu relief
Key clinical point: Oseltamivir shortens the time to flu symptom alleviation, but nausea and vomiting are risks. Major finding: The time to...