News
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Growing evidence links perinatal exposures and childhood asthma risk
Research by Christian Rosas-Salazar, MD, MPH, is improving understanding of mechanisms at play from such exposures as antibiotics, RSV, tobacco smoke, and more.
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Athletes require special considerations for everything from respiratory viruses to cardiovascular concerns
Eli Friedman, MD, said that when treating athletes, clinicians must consider their unique needs and how their high activity levels may impact their health care journey.
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Updates in ninth edition of TNM classification criteria allow for more precise lung cancer staging
Hisao Asamura, MD, said the changes are critical to clinical decision-making in the evolving thoracic oncology treatment landscape.
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Exploring the evolving landscape in combination therapies for EGFR-mutated advanced NSCLC
Susan Scott, MD, discussed the findings from the MARIPOSA and FLAURA2 trials and the next steps to identify who may benefit from which regimen.
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FDA proposal would eliminate addicting power of cigarettes, other combustible tobacco products
While the rule could reduce smoking rates, Sven-Eric Jordt, PhD, said clinicians must remember that low-nicotine cigarettes still expose those who smoke to carcinogens.
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Intersection of American Heart Month and Black History Month offers chance to highlight disparities in care
Marcus St. John, MD, said health system-wide checklists can combat implicit bias and help ensure all patients receive appropriate care.
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FDA grants clearance for SIMEOX 200 for patients with chronic lung disease
The approval offers providers an alternative to traditional airway clearance therapies for patients with chronic lung diseases such as bronchiectasis, COPD, and cystic fibrosis.
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Updated GOLD report includes significant clinical implications for COPD management
Gerard J. Criner, MD, FCCP, a member of the GOLD science committee, said one notable change was the adoption of race-neutral algorithms and equations in predictive values for lung function testing and measuring lung impairment.
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Consequences of wildfire smoke exposure extend beyond local area
In a recent study, Mary E. Maldarelli, MD, and colleagues demonstrated that wildfires can increase health risks even from thousands of miles away.
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Rethinking tobacco use to include all forms of nicotine delivery
Frank Leone, MD, MS, FCCP, said clinicians must reframe how they think about tobacco product use—and how to treat it.