Helmet CPAP Leads Noninvasive Ventilation Therapies for Acute Respiratory Failure Showdown of HFNC and helmet- and face mask-based modalities in meta-analysis Apr 23, 2023
RSV Infection in Infancy Linked to Later Asthma Could preventing RSV infections reduce childhood asthma by 15%? Apr 20, 2023
Cerebral Oximetry Not a Lifesaver for Extremely Preterm Infants No significant changes in death or brain injury in NICU patients Apr 19, 2023
E-Cigs in Early Adolescence Tied to Heavier Smoking Later On Teens who used e-cigarettes early were more likely to become frequent smokers Apr 18, 2023
All Thumbs Up From FDA Panel for Bacterial Pneumonia Therapy Advisors unanimously recommend agency approve drug combination for healthcare-associated cases Apr 18, 2023
'Potential' New Option for Operable NSCLC Adding perioperative durvalumab to neoadjuvant chemo improved pCR rates, event-free survival Apr 17, 2023
COVID and Aspergillus Are Dangerous Bedfellows Attention must be paid to this new, sometimes deadly duo Apr 16, 2023
Poor Sleep After COVID Hospitalization: Dyspnea Is Part of the Equation Worsening sleep quality, duration, and regularity associated with impaired lung function Apr 15, 2023
Training to Prevent Falls in the Elderly; RSV Vax in Older Adults Also in TTHealthWatch: on-scene gun deaths, and COVID versus flu deaths in hospitalized patients Apr 15, 2023 podcast
FDA Panel to Weigh Limited Data on Combo for Healthcare-Acquired Pneumonia Sulbactam-durlobactam under consideration for cases caused by Acinetobacter spp. Apr 14, 2023
Unhealthy Lifestyle Factors Into Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Risk greatest for those at high genetic susceptibility engaged in smoking, other bad habits Apr 13, 2023
RAS Inhibitors Flop for Critically Ill COVID Potential harm seen among three trials testing different approaches Apr 12, 2023
Mint-Flavored E-Cigarettes Linked to Worse Lung Function Menthol flavors added to e-cigarette liquids increased particles inhaled, study shows Apr 11, 2023
Less Life Support Use After Early Prostacyclin for Diaphragmatic Hernia Can vasodilator use avoid resource-intensive care for high-risk newborns? Apr 10, 2023
Reworked Philips CPAP, BiPAP Machines May Not Deliver Correct Therapy And some of the remediated breathing devices may not provide any treatment at all, FDA warns Apr 10, 2023
FDA Approval Authority in Jeopardy? TB Hits the Casino; Sen. Blumenthal's Surgery Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff Apr 10, 2023
ECMO Therapy Out of Reach for Multiple Socioeconomic Groups Sex, insurance status, and income all factors in access to advanced critical care therapy Apr 07, 2023
Yes, COVID Is Still Deadlier Than the Flu VA study finds 61% higher mortality rate in hospitalized cases this past winter Apr 07, 2023
Not Diagnosed Sooner Because He Wasn't White Presented with classic signs and symptoms, but still not tested Apr 07, 2023 podcast
Tongue Nerve Stimulator Does Good for Sleep Apnea Patients THN3 trial shows reduced apnea, improvement in quality of life Apr 06, 2023
FDA Chief on the Future of COVID Where agency stands on boosters, EUAs, and equity after the COVID public health emergency ends Apr 06, 2023 video
RSV Vax in Pregnancy Cuts Severe Illness in Infants Plus, new MELODY data confirm protection against RSV for babies receiving long-acting antibody Apr 06, 2023
Sleep Problems Tied to Increased Stroke Risk Long unplanned naps, poor sleep quality, apnea among red flags Apr 05, 2023
Novel Drug Authorized for Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients FDA grants EUA to anti-C5a antibody for patients on mechanical ventilation, ECMO Apr 04, 2023
Lousy Sleep Compounds Genetic Risk for Asthma in Adults Twofold higher risk in people with poor sleep patterns and high genetic susceptibility Apr 03, 2023
'Early Birds' With Sleep Apnea May Get More CPAP Benefits Patients with so-called morning chronotype used devices a half-hour more per night Apr 01, 2023
Sleep, Exercise, and Death; Pope Improving, Eats Pizza; Obesity Med Strategies Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff Mar 31, 2023
Federal Judge Strikes Down ACA's Preventive Care Coverage Requirements Both sides likely to appeal the ruling Mar 30, 2023
Simply Owning a Pulse Oximeter Isn't Medical Care Patient and provider knowledge and cultural competence are critical Mar 28, 2023
TB Cases Rebound to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels, CDC Data Show Agency also now recommends video DOT as "equivalent" option for monitoring medication adherence Mar 24, 2023
Marginalized Groups May Benefit More From Decreasing Air Pollution Race, not income, was primary sociodemographic characteristic distinguishing exposure levels Mar 24, 2023
Digital Inhalers May Improve Uncontrolled Asthma Management Digital tools led to increased adherence and less medication escalation, trial reports Mar 23, 2023
Fatty Acid Tube Feeding May Backfire for Preemie Breathing Disorder Supplemental nutrition did not stave off bronchopulmonary dysplasia in premature infants Mar 22, 2023
Trial Suggests Anticoagulation 'Sweet Spot' for COVID in the ICU One big benefit amid similar overall results for high-dose prophylaxis in critically ill patients Mar 22, 2023
Hydrocortisone Reduced Mortality in Patients With Severe Pneumonia Death by day 28 occurred in 6% of those who received the drug in the ICU vs 12% of placebo group Mar 21, 2023
Tofacitinib May Reduce Risk of Interstitial Lung Disease in RA Patients Retrospective study shows a 69% lower risk with tofacitinib compared with adalimumab Mar 21, 2023
No Benefit to Conventional Ultrafiltration During Cardiac Surgery The technique was not linked to a reduction in postoperative pulmonary complications Mar 20, 2023
Pulse Oximeters Confirmed to Be Biased for Black Kids These patients are prone to get false negatives in hypoxemia Mar 20, 2023
Long-Term Exposure to Extreme Temps Tied to Newborn Lung Function Exposure to both heat and cold associated with decreased lung volume, higher respiratory rates Mar 17, 2023