Pulmonology
From the Journals
D-dimer thresholds rule out PE in meta-analysis
Data from a large review support use of D-dimer levels to diagnose PE without imaging.
Opinion
Booster recommendations for pregnant women, teens, and other groups explained
CDC makes specific statements about individuals who are pregnant.
From the Journals
No serious CV risks for elderly after Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
A French study adds to other evidence that the Pfizer mRNA COVID-19 vaccine does not increase the risk for serious cardiovascular adverse events...
News
Misinterpretation is a science, not an art
Plus, singing various organs out, and COVID-19 dominates the word of the year.
From the Journals
Mask-wearing cuts new COVID-19 cases by 53%, study says
Social distancing and handwashing were also effective at lowering the number of cases, but wearing masks was the most effective tool against the...
From the Journals
Text-based COVID monitoring system could reduce deaths, relieve ED in winter surge
The new program could play a role in decreasing disparities in COVID outcomes, says an investigator.
From the Journals
Fluoroquinolones linked to sudden death risk for those on hemodialysis
Most patients undergoing hemodialysis have a least one risk factor for drug-induced QT interval prolongation.
From the Journals
Antithrombotic therapy not warranted in COVID-19 outpatients
In stable patients with COVID-19, use of aspirin or apixaban did not reduce the rate of the composite of all-cause mortality, thromboembolism, MI...
Conference Coverage
No short-term death risk in elderly after COVID-19 vaccines
Early reports of deaths shortly after mRNA-based vaccination of very frail elderly patients in Norway prompted a nationwide safety study.
Conference Coverage
Omega-3s tame inflammation in elderly COVID-19 patients
Those who received an intravenous infusion had significant decreases from baseline to end of treatment in the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio.
Conference Coverage
Bystander actions can reduce children’s risk of drowning
The act of intervening “likely impacts the duration of the submersion” and “clearly makes a difference.”