Tag: Respiratory Problems: Misc.
Respiratory-Related ED Visits Up in Days Before Thunderstorms
Findings seen among Medicare beneficiaries, particularly those with asthma, COPD, or both
ATS Issues Guide for Diagnosing Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Systematic approach developed for diagnosis of nonfibrotic, fibrotic HP in interstitial lung disease
Program Cuts Outpatient Antibiotic Rx for Peds Respiratory Infections
Distance learning program includes online tutorials, webinars; video vignettes; individualized feedback
β2-Agonists Improve Nonaerobic Athletic Performance
Specifically, sprint and strength performance were enhanced with use of β2-agonists
AI-Enabled ECG Can Identify Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction
LVSD identified with AUC of 0.89, accuracy of 85.9 percent; sensitivity and specificity of 74, 87 percent
Short Video May Lower Parent Interest in Antibiotics for Child
Even bigger impact seen among parents with highest baseline interest in antibiotics
Mortality Risk Increased With Pulmonary Vascular Resistance of ≥2.2
For patients referred for RHC, risk for mortality, heart failure up with PVR of ≥2.2 Wood units
July 2020 Briefing – Pulmonology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pulmonology for July 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
Nirsevimab Injection Cuts RSV-Linked Infections in Preemies
Maternal RSV fusion protein nanoparticle vaccine did not meet prespecified success criterion for efficacy
Delayed Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections Tied to Hospitalization Risk
However, delayed antibiotic prescribing was used similarly between high- and low-risk patients
