Pulmonology
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Drug Prototype Shows Promise for Stem Cell Treatment of Pulmonary Disease
Proof-of-concept research promising for stem cells regenerating lung tissue damaged by disease, particularly IPF.
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Time to Lung Disease in Patients With Dermatomyositis Subtype Estimated
“Establishing an accurate timeline between MDA5 antibody-positive DM and ILD can promote urgency among dermatologists to evaluate extracutaneous...
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Why Lung Cancer Screening Is Not for Everyone
Many participants in a survey were unaware that further imaging or other types of tests could follow LDCT.
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What Are Platanus Cough and Thunderstorm Asthma?
Plane tree cough and thunderstorm asthma likely to increase with warming temps and other effects of climate change.
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Antibiotics of Little Benefit in Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
“Patients had unrealistic expectations regarding the duration of LRTI and the effect of antibiotics, which should be the target of antibiotic...
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Are E-Cigarettes Bad for the Heart?
E-cigarettes found to cause oxidative stress, inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and they have cardiovascular implications, says new study.
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High Infection Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis–Associated Interstitial Lung Disease
Patients with RA-associated ILD found to have increased risk for serious infections, 65% of them fatal, study finds.
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Tuberculosis Prevention Brings Economic Gains, Says WHO
The study “provides strong economic arguments” about the true costs of tuberculosis.
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Study Shows Nirmatrelvir–Ritonavir No More Effective Than Placebo for COVID-19 Symptom Relief
The drug may not be particularly helpful for patients who are not at high risk for severe COVID-19.
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Isoniazid Resistance Linked With Tuberculosis Deaths
Underestimation of resistance results from the infrequent performance of culture and sensitivity testing.
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The ED Sailed Smoothly in the Early COVID-19 Days
Few ED personnel tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, and the cumulative interaction between infected healthcare personnel and others resulted in a...