Pulmonology

Risk factors for device-related pressure injury include fragile skin and prone positioning during mechanical ventilatory support

Use of inhaled, systemic glucocorticoids associated with changes in several brain imaging parameters; effect sizes larger in systemic users

High levels of plasma viral antigen linked to outcomes such as worse pulmonary status and longer time to hospital discharge

Reduced segmentation time, interobserver variability seen with artificial intelligence assistance in segmentation for radiotherapy targeting

After full adjustment, association between influenza vaccination and ischemic stroke yielded adjusted odds ratio of 0.88

Future booster updates would likely target whatever omicron subvariant is spreading

Nasal and inhaled vaccines place doses directly where the virus enters the body, such as in the nose or mouth

Meanwhile, FDA is still deciding whether it will allow Juul to sell its products in this country

Findings for same-day nitric oxide levels and average levels for particulate matter in the preceding three days

Antiviral treatment recommended for children who are hospitalized, have severe or progressive disease, or underlying conditions