Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty Becoming Safer Over Time
Decrease seen in cumulative incidence of hemoptysis/vascular injury, lung injury/reperfusion edema, invasive mechanical injury, mortality
Anakinra Does Not Prevent Mechanical Ventilation in Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia
However, authors say anakinra may have a role as early treatment for patients with less severe COVID-19
RSVpreF Safe, Effective for Preventing Respiratory Syncytial Virus Illness in Seniors
Findings seen in phase 3 trial of adults aged 60 years and older receiving a single intramuscular injection of RSVpreF vaccine
FDA Says Repaired Sleep Apnea Machines Still Carry Health Risks
Agency warns reworked CPAP, BiPAP machines may deliver inaccurate or insufficient therapy
RSVpreF Vaccine Found to Be Safe, Effective During Pregnancy
Phase 3 trial shows the vaccine is effective against medically attended severe RSV-associated lower respiratory tract illness in infants
Pandemic Disrupted Respiratory Syncytial Virus Season Timing
However, evidence shows the 2022 to 2023 season is a return toward prepandemic seasonality
Air Pollution Tied to Risk for Dementia
Trend seen for fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and nitrogen oxide, but not ozone
Johnson & Johnson Agrees to $8.9 Billion Settlement in Talcum Powder Lawsuit
Company plans to stop selling the product globally this year
Poor Sleep Patterns Linked to Increased Asthma Risk
Additive risk seen, with more than twofold higher risk for combination of poor sleep and high genetic susceptibility
Disparities Seen in Declines in Smoking Prevalence
Slower rates of decline seen for Black and Hispanic young adults and those with less formal education
