Pulmonology
From the Journals
CPAP has only small effect on metabolic syndrome
From the Journals
COVID-19 often more severe with congenital heart defects
“Hospitalized patients with heart defects are up to twice as likely to have critical outcomes of COVID-19 illness,” says author of a new study.
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Mutation drives persistent Pseudomonas in COPD
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More smoking drives worse outcomes in interstitial lung disease
Feature
FDA committee recommends 2022-2023 influenza vaccine strains
From the Journals
Side effects of COVID mRNA vaccines are mild and short, large study confirms
Feature
Honoring Dr. Paul Farmer: Dr. Serena Koenig shares her memories of working with him
Dr. Farmer and his colleagues at Partners in Health started the HIV Equity Initiative, which was one of the first programs in the world to provide...
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Analysis questions tocilizumab in ventilated COVID patients
Statistical review of earlier meta-analysis supports use of arthritis drug in hospitalized patients on non-invasive respiration.
Opinion
Some physicians still lack access to COVID-19 vaccines
Many pharmacies were able to give out COVID-19 vaccines while many physician offices still have not received access to any of the vaccines.
From the Journals
Nasal microbiota show promise as polyp predictor
News from the FDA/CDC
Legionnaires’ disease shows steady increase in U.S. over 15+ years