Pulmonology
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Seniors face higher risk of other medical conditions after COVID-19
The risk of a new condition being triggered by COVID is more than twice as high in seniors, compared with younger patients, new research suggests...
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CDC issues new pneumococcal vaccine recommendations for adults
PCV15 and PREVNAR20 received approval from the FDA in July 2021, providing an impetus for the revised recommendations.
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Pandemic pushed death rates to historic highs
Historical data may help support preparation for future pandemics.
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COVID-vaccine myocarditis: Rare, mild, and usually in young men
Should myocarditis be a concern as mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines are authorized in ever-younger age groups?
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COVID-19 linked to increased diabetes risk in youth
Two large databases indicate significantly increased diabetes risk among those with COVID-19 but not other acute respiratory illnesses.
Clinical Review
Nicotine and Nicotine Replacement Therapy Use During Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Based on the available data, nicotine and nicotine replacement therapy should be avoided prior to MPI, but the specific time frame in which they...
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Frail COPD patients at high risk of disability and death
But frailty did not significantly predict mortality in women, while dyspnea did not significantly predict mortality in men.
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FDA backs Pfizer booster for 12- to 15-year-olds
The agency also shortened the recommended time between a second dose and the booster to 5 months or more,
Case Reports
Not All Pulmonary Nodules in Smokers are Lung Cancer
Diagnosis of pulmonary nodules requires an in-depth workup, including clinical evaluation, laboratory and pulmonary functions tests, and imaging,...
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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.