Pulmonology
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Many Patients With Cancer Visit EDs Before Diagnosis
Factors associated with an increased likelihood of an ED visit ahead of diagnosis included having certain cancers, living in rural areas, and...
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At Last, a Nasal Epinephrine Spray
Nasal epinephrine spray can help to avoid mistakes and fear in typical treatment.
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How Extreme Rainfall Amplifies Health Risks
Climate change may impact respiratory, cardiovascular, and mental health as extreme weather increases.
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Social Adversity Increases Mortality Risk in Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension
HIV+ patients with HF, PH, and social adversity had a sevenfold increase in all-cause mortality.
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Older Patients With COPD at Increased Risk for PE-Associated Death
Patients with COPD are at increased risk for fatal PE and may require targeted thromboprophylaxis.
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AF Burden Increases Around Time of COPD Hospitalizations
Patients with COPD exacerbations requiring hospitalization should be monitored for cardiac arrhythmias.
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Patients With Chronic Cough Report Relief With Semen Strychni
The strychnine containing medication is thought to have beneficial effects against cough associated with idiopathic interstitial pneumonia with...
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Climate Change Linked to Lung Cancer in Never-Smokers
Climate change could be linked to factors that could influence development of lung cancer for those who never smoked.
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Should First-Line Dual Checkpoint Blockade Be Used for NSCLC With Specific Mutations?
These findings are drawn from a post hoc analysis of phase 3 data and are backed up by cell line and mouse data revealing clear mechanisms of...
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ACIP Recommends Pneumococcal Vaccine for Adults 50 Years or Older
In a 14 to 1 vote the CDC ACIP recommended PCV for those 50 and older.