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Delayed Diagnosis and Its Effect on Healthcare Utilization in AATD
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Role of Serum SOST in COPD Exacerbations and Lung Health
Role of Serum SOST in COPD Exacerbations and Lung Health
The following is a summary of “Associations of serum sclerostin levels with body composition, pulmonary function, and exacerbations in COPD patients,” published in the November 2024 issue of Pulmonology by Amado et al. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)...
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MONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Metformin is associated with a lower rate of asthma attacks among people with diabetes, according to a study published online Nov. 18 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Bohee Lee, Ph.D., from Imperial College London, and...
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The following is a summary of “Safety of a 4-Dose 20-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Series in Infants: A Randomized Trial,” published in the October 2024 issue of Pediatrics by Hajdu et al. The 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) was designed...
Pulmonary Outcomes in Common Variable Immunodeficiencies
Pulmonary Outcomes in Common Variable Immunodeficiencies
The following is a summary of “Lung function trajectories in Common Variable Immunodeficiencies: an observational retrospective multicenter study,” published in the November 2024 issue of Allergy and Immunology by Buso et al. Respiratory disease impacts morbidity...
Delayed Diagnosis and Its Effect on Healthcare Utilization in AATD
Delayed Diagnosis and Its Effect on Healthcare Utilization in AATD
The following is a summary of “Higher healthcare cost and utilization before and after diagnosis of AATD in the United States,” published in the November 2024 issue of Pulmonology by Blanchette et al. Researchers conducted a retrospective study to assess the...
Role of Serum SOST in COPD Exacerbations and Lung Health
Role of Serum SOST in COPD Exacerbations and Lung Health
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Metformin Use Tied to Lower Rate of Asthma Attacks
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MONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Metformin is associated with a lower rate of asthma attacks among people with diabetes, according to a study published online Nov. 18 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Bohee Lee, Ph.D., from Imperial College London, and...
PCV20 Safety Profile in Late Preterm Infants Compared to PCV13
PCV20 Safety Profile in Late Preterm Infants Compared to PCV13
The following is a summary of “Safety of a 4-Dose 20-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Series in Infants: A Randomized Trial,” published in the October 2024 issue of Pediatrics by Hajdu et al. The 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) was designed...
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