Tag: Respiratory Problems: Misc.
Seniors Had High Burden of RSV-Positive Respiratory Infection Before COVID-19
Following sharp decline during COVID-19, RSV-positive acute respiratory infection reemerged during summer 2021, and is linked to lower QOL
Federal Agency Mulls Ban on Gas Stoves Due to Health Concerns
Gas ranges emit nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and fine particulate matter at levels deemed unsafe by the EPA
Lung Composite Allocation Score System Cuts Waiting-List Mortality
All Composite Allocation Score scenarios examined led to improved measures of equity compared with current Lung Allocation Score system
U.S. Health Officials Urge Indoor Masking in Major Cities as ‘Tripledemic’ Rages
During the past few weeks, COVID-19, the flu, and respiratory syncytial virus have made millions of Americans ill
Educational Intervention Increases Use of Pulse Oximeter Ear Probes
Educational intervention and making ear probes available in critical care setting increases compliance with manufacturer guidelines
Feds Urge Vaccination as ‘Tripledemic’ Hits More Americans
Vaccination will be key to keeping patients healthy through the winter holidays
RSNA: New AI Algorithm Predicts 10-Year Cardiovascular Risk From Chest X-Ray
Performance similar to the standard atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk score
Study Looks at Extent of Residual Lung Abnormalities After COVID-19 Hospitalization
Posthospitalization prevalence of residual lung abnormalities estimated at 11.7 percent in sensitivity analyses
Airway Inflammation, Emphysema More Common in Marijuana Smokers
In age-matched analysis, marijuana smokers had higher rates of bronchial thickening, bronchiectasis, mucoid impaction than tobacco-only smokers
Geographic Distribution of Dimorphic Mycoses Expanding in U.S.
Diagnosis and testing should be considered in patients with suggestive illness in regions that are hyperendemic for dimorphic mycoses
