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ATS Issues Guide for Diagnosing Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Systematic approach developed for diagnosis of nonfibrotic, fibrotic HP in interstitial lung disease
Study Looks at Optimal Strategy for Reopening Schools in U.K.
Second study from Australia shows low SARS-CoV-2 transmission rates in educational setting
Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Lower Risk for Incident T2DM
Risk for incident type 2 diabetes lower compared with four comparison groups, including HTN, OA, PsA
Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Up for Women With PCOS
After stratification by age, no increased CVD risk for women with PCOS observed after age 50 years
CV Meds Underused in Hispanics With Peripheral Artery Disease
For all classes of cardiovascular medications, lowest use seen for individuals of Mexican background
Bisphenol A Linked to More Asthma Symptoms in Young Boys
Study shows exposure to bisphenol A is associated with more asthma symptoms in low-income boys
Improved Screenings by Ob-Gyns May Help Detect Heart Problems
Women seen at outpatient ob-gyn clinics largely unaware of heart risks and symptoms; screenings may help
Health Plans Not Implementing Prior Authorization Reforms
Findings based on American Medical Association survey of practicing physicians' experiences
Number of Newly ID’d U.S. Patients With Cancer Dropped During COVID-19
Decrease of 46.4 percent found for newly identified patients with six common cancer types during pandemic
Malpractice Fears, Patient Safety Drive Skin Doctors to Order Extra Tests
In a survey, dermatopathologists cite patient safety, malpractice fears as reason to use extra patient services