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Coadministration safety of influenza, pertussis vaccines during pregnancy confirmed by large data set
Experts said the results, which showed no difference in outcomes such as preterm birth and low birth weight, may help improve prenatal vaccine uptake by reducing additional appointments for patients.
Recent News
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Mucus plugging in severe asthma: Clinical significance and emerging therapeutic targets
As image-based markers become increasingly integrated into severe asthma phenotyping, the mucus plug score may evolve into a clinically actionable tool.
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Orexin receptor agonists: The evolution of precision medicine in narcolepsy type 1
This kind of therapy represents a promising and exciting step toward a precision medicine approach that directly targets the underlying deficiency of orexin signaling in narcolepsy type 1.
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Opportunity, leadership, and the mindset for change
CHEST President Neil Freedman, MD, FCCP, reflects on the essence of leadership, mentorship, and the future of chest medicine.
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The evolution of interventional pulmonology
Interventional pulmonology has rapidly evolved into a technology-driven specialty, with advances like robotic bronchoscopy and real-time imaging enabling safer, more precise access to peripheral lung lesions. These innovations allow clinicians to combine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in a single setting.
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DPP-1 inhibitors enter clinical practice
Sunjay R. Devarajan, MD, FCCP, and Anas Hadeh, MD, FCCP, said DPP-1 inhibitors are expected to become a new standard of care, with ongoing studies further defining their role in noncystic fibrosis bronchiectasis management.
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Hypoxic burden from sleep apnea may predict peri-operative outcomes better than AHI
Recent results show that sleep apnea-specific hypoxic burden could help inform clinicians whether a patient can safely receive standard postoperative monitoring, said Andrey Zinchuk, MD, MHS.
