Pulmonology
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Sputum microbiome may augur treatment success in NTM-PD
Patients cured of nontuberculosis mycobacterial infections with antibiotics had greater species diversity in sputum than those with refractory...
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Pulmonary hypertension increases ARDS mortality risk
The presence of PH was associated with about a 50% higher risk for in-hospital mortality.
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In-hospital mortality increased in COPD patients with acute exacerbations and high serum phosphate levels
Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease linked to higher in-hospital mortality among AECOPD patients with high serum...
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Biologics linked to fewer hospitalizations after asthma exacerbation
The study adds to growing data that biologics offer better long-term outcomes and could reduce health care utilization.
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Paxlovid tied to benefits in high-risk patients with COVID
No significant benefit was observed in patients who were not immunocompromised.
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Supplemental oxygen fails to improve echocardiographic measures in PE patients
The proportions of patients with normalized RV/LV ratios were similar with and without supplemental oxygen.
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Dietary changes to microbiome may improve lung function
What we eat and what’s in the gut may influence lung health for better or worse.
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Short, long-lasting bronchodilators similar for exacerbated COPD
Long-lasting bronchodilators are recommended by the Gold Report, but clinical evidence was lacking in this population.
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Respiratory infections, asthma rise before type 2 diabetes
Taken together, the data suggest that subacute inflammation manifesting in asthma as well as the onset of asthma or an acute infection may be a...
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Long-Awaited RSV Vaccines Now Available for Older Adults and Pediatric Patients
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Severity score predicts mortality in pulmonary tuberculosis
A novel three-pronged assessment tool showed promise to inform treatment and improve outcomes.