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The following is a summary of “Increased Muc5AC and Decreased Ciliated Cells in Severe Asthma Partially Restored by Inhibition of IL-4Rα Receptor,” published in the December 2024 issue of Pulmonology by Boomer et al. The role of IL-13 on the airway epithelium in...
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Sex Differences in Pneumococcal Vaccine Effectiveness for PDRH
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Treatment Outcomes in High Flow Oxygen vs NIV for Acute Respiratory Failure
Treatment Outcomes in High Flow Oxygen vs NIV for Acute Respiratory Failure
The following is a summary of “High-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy versus noninvasive ventilation in acute respiratory failure related to suspected or confirmed acute heart failure: a systematic review with meta-analysis,” published in the December 2024 issue of...
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Role of IL-13 in Airway Remodeling and Dupilumab Impact in Severe Asthma
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The following is a summary of “Increased Muc5AC and Decreased Ciliated Cells in Severe Asthma Partially Restored by Inhibition of IL-4Rα Receptor,” published in the December 2024 issue of Pulmonology by Boomer et al. The role of IL-13 on the airway epithelium in...
Sex Differences in Pneumococcal Vaccine Effectiveness for PDRH
Sex Differences in Pneumococcal Vaccine Effectiveness for PDRH
The following is a summary of “Evaluating Sex Differences in Pneumococcal Disease Burden and Vaccination Effectiveness in Adults: A Population-Based Study,” published in the December 2024 issue of Infectious Disease by Forcadell-Peris et al. Researchers conducted...
Treatment Outcomes in High Flow Oxygen vs NIV for Acute Respiratory Failure
Treatment Outcomes in High Flow Oxygen vs NIV for Acute Respiratory Failure
The following is a summary of “High-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy versus noninvasive ventilation in acute respiratory failure related to suspected or confirmed acute heart failure: a systematic review with meta-analysis,” published in the December 2024 issue of...
Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution Tied to More Hospital Admissions
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THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- There is an association between long-term exposure to ambient air pollution and increased all-cause and cause-specific hospital admissions for both physical and behavioral illnesses, according to a study published online...
2013 to 2022 Saw Increase in Influenza Testing at Hospital ED Visits
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THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The use of influenza testing at hospital emergency department visits increased from 2013 to 2022 in the United States, according to a December data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.Susan M....
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