References
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Advanced practice respiratory therapist: The new advanced practice provider
The rise of the advanced practice respiratory therapist marks a pivotal advancement in respiratory care, addressing the growing need for specialized providers in health care.
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Reexamining treatment for RLS: What do the new AASM guidelines teach us?
The key clinical takeaway from the new guidelines is that dopamine agonists are no longer first-line therapy for RLS, and gabapentinoids should be used as primary therapy for most patients.
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A sticky road: Mucus pathology in COPD
Targeting mucus pathology could fulfill an unmet therapeutic need in managing patients with COPD and provide a novel approach to addressing the underlying mechanisms contributing to airway obstruction.
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Sepsis order sets good for patients, hospital bottom lines
Automating the mundane components of care delivery allows clinicians to focus more on the nuances of individualized evaluation and personalized care.
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Novel obesity medications open door to new era in treatment of OSA
In December 2024, the FDA approved tirzepatide, a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist previously approved for type 2 diabetes and obesity, as the first prescription medication for adults with moderate to severe OSA and obesity.