Physical Activity Inversely Tied to COPD Symptom Burden
Findings seen even in patients with mild or previously undiagnosed disease
Preexisting Allergic Disease May Increase Risk for Long COVID
Systematic literature review identifies increased risk but with very low certainty
Rate of New Lung Cancer Cases Has Decreased Over Last Five Years
26.6 percent of people alive five years after a lung cancer diagnosis, with 22 percent improvement seen over last five years
Virologic Rebound Occurs in ~20 Percent Receiving Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir
Virologic rebound more common among those who started therapy within two days of symptom onset
ACAAI: Mold After Natural Disasters Poses Great Risk to Allergy Patients
High-efficiency particulate air filters are most effective for removing airborne particles
Gender Life Expectancy Gap Increased From 2010 to 2021
Leading contributors to widening gender life expectancy gap from 2019 to 2021 included COVID-19, unintentional injuries
Coadministration of COVID-19, Influenza Vaccines Seems Effective
Generally similar effectiveness against COVID-19 and seasonal influenza-related outcomes seen with coadministration
2023 Guidelines Update Eligibility for Lung Cancer Screening
Updated guidelines recommend annual screening for those aged 50 to 80 years who currently smoke, or formerly smoked
Double-Lung Transplant, Breast Implants Save Life of Man Who Battled Vaping-Linked Illness
The DD breast implants physically supported his heart after his infected lungs were removed
CDC Advisors Recommend Masks in Hospitals Without Naming Type
Health care workers frustrated that the draft recommendation does not specify what kind of mask should be worn
