Recommendations Developed for Pediatric Patients With Tracheostomies
Tracheal aspirate cultures recommended to guide antibiotic therapy, but not for routine surveillance
Direct-to-Patient Digital Health Program Improves Lung Cancer Screening Rates
Odds of chest CT completion up by 60 percent compared with usual care
Social Determinants of Health Independent Risk Factors for Asthma
5.5 percent increase seen in asthma risk per SDoH index unit in unadjusted models, which remained significant after adjustment
Lower Eosinophil Count Linked to Mortality in Patients With Acute COPD Exacerbation in ICU
Researcher says incorporating eosinophil counts into ICU triage or management protocols may help identify high-risk patients more accurately
American College of Chest Physicians, Oct. 19-22
COVID Vaccine Before ICI Initiation Tied to Increased Survival in Patients With Cancer
SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination within 100 days of ICI initiation was associated with increased overall survival in patients with NSCLC or metastatic melanoma
CHEST: Nerandomilast Slows Decline in FVC in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
No significant difference seen in composite end point of acute exacerbation, hospitalization for respiratory cause, or death
HEPA Purifiers Do Not Reduce Viral Exposures in Classrooms
Classroom samples had an average of three different respiratory viruses, with HEPA filters tied to slightly lower viral diversity
CHEST: Mortality Down With GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use in T2D, Especially in Those With...
20 percent greater mortality benefit seen in obstructive sleep apnea population
Deep Sedation in ICU Linked to Loss of Independent Living
High proportion of time in deep sedation linked to loss of independent living among patients who lived independently before ICU admission
