Pulmonology
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Chest pain with long COVID common but undertreated
“Our current analysis indicates that chest pain continues on for years in many individuals, suggesting that COVID-related chest pain may be...
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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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U.S. has new dominant COVID variant called EG.5
Called “Eris” among avid COVID trackers, the strain EG.5 now accounts for 17% of all U.S. COVID infections.
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Few of those eligible get lung cancer screening, despite USPSTF recommendations
Fewer than 13% who are eligible get CT screening. Results highlight the need for education, Medicare coverage, and recognition of stigma’s role,...
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Wildfire smoke and air quality: How long could health effects last?
The effects of smoke from wildfires can continue for many years.
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Antibiotics for acute exacerbation of COPD: It’s still controversial
Who gets an antibiotic and who doesn’t for AECOPD treatment is controversial.
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Study of hospitalizations in Canada quantifies benefit of COVID-19 vaccine to reduce death, ICU admissions
Unvaccinated patients were found to be up to 15 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than fully vaccinated patients.
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Improving swallowing may mitigate COPD exacerbations
Patients with COPD have altered swallowing behavior because of several factors.
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New drugs in primary care: Lessons learned from COVID-19
Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir has helped keep many patients out of the hospital, says internist.
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Forgotten but not gone: EVALI epidemic continues
For many, the EVALI epidemic is a distant, pre-COVID memory.