Researchers found the CFRSD-CRISS score is an effective predictor of lung function recovery after a pulmonary exacerbation in cystic fibrosis. Pulmonary exacerbation (PE) is a significant health risk for people with cystic fibrosis (CF) in that it...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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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Medical cartoon by Van Scott in which patient asks doctor to pinkie swear that his medical information will remain private.
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