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Annual International Scientific Assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians

Kids' Use of Cannabis and Tobacco Rose From 2021 to 2022

CDC survey data revealed increases in use of cannabis, tobacco, and both together

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Cold Temps Tied to More COPD Hospitalizations in Older Adults

Temperatures below 65°F, and particularly those under 20°F, increased risk

October 13, 2023
ECMO Has Become a Harder Sell in Severe COVID-19

Studies show decreased use, cast doubt on clinical benefit

October 13, 2023
'Surprising' Contribution of Pulmonary Hypertension to ARDS Outcomes

Coexisting conditions spell markedly poor clinical course

October 12, 2023
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Which Guidelines to Choose?

Experts debate how useful European guidelines may be for U.S. patients

October 12, 2023
Likelihood of NTM Lung Disease Cure Linked to Microflora Diversity

Sputum samples may help identify patients responding to antibiotics

October 12, 2023
Opportunistic Infections Put a Damper on Belatacept After Lung Transplant

Center had to refine its use of the kidney-friendlier immunosuppression regimen

October 11, 2023
Oral Appliances for Sleep Apnea a Promising Alternative to CPAP in Seniors

Patients with both mild-to-moderate and severe OSA saw benefits with oral appliance therapy

October 11, 2023
Rare Lung Bleeds Cluster in DOAC Users, Implications Unclear

Pattern found in diffuse alveolar hemorrhage reports in FAERS

October 11, 2023
Sexual and Gender Minoritized Adults Have Higher Risks for Severe Asthma

Asthma attacks that required steroids were more likely among these patients vs straight patients

October 11, 2023
Gut-Friendlier Dose of Nintedanib Finally Backed by Some Data

Clinical outcomes in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis similar between high, low doses

October 10, 2023
Lower Microbiome Diversity May Indicate Severe COVID Infection

Patients admitted to the ICU had significant increases in certain bacteria, study shows

October 10, 2023
Concept of 'Asthma-COPD Overlap' Still Alive Despite Detractors

Is it a moot point under the treatable traits paradigm?

October 10, 2023
Pulmonary Embolism During COVID Infection a Deadly Mix

20% of patients with both died during pandemic's first year versus 7% of those with PE alone

October 9, 2023
SMART Therapy for Asthma: Press Gas or Hit the Brakes?

Therapy with proven benefits still finding its footing without regulatory approval

October 9, 2023

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