<ѻý>TB Vaccine for T1D Study Stirs Controversyѻý> Long-term data suggest BCG vaccine may alter immune attack Jun 25, 2018
<ѻý>ACIP Issues Flu Season Guidance, Anthrax Vax in a 'Mass Event'ѻý> Committee also heard data on cell-cultured influenza vaccines Jun 20, 2018
<ѻý>E-Cigarette Flavorings May Harm Blood Vesselsѻý> Cell studies show short-term endothelial disruption with exposure Jun 14, 2018
<ѻý>Negative Rapid Flu Antigen Test Tied to Longer ICU Stayѻý> Negative RIAT may impede docs from dispensing antiviral medication Jun 11, 2018
<ѻý>Keytruda Alone Bests Chemo in Advanced NSCLCѻý> Monotherapy boosts survival in patients with low PD-L1, no EGFR or ALK alterations Jun 04, 2018
<ѻý>COPD: No 'Obesity Paradox' for BMI >40ѻý> But the less severely obese survive better than normal-weight patients May 25, 2018
<ѻý>Refusing Lung Cancer Treatment: Class Trumps Raceѻý> Wide variation in groups at highest risk of turning down treatment May 25, 2018
<ѻý>Lung Disease in Women Getting Increased Scrutinyѻý> Gender affects both prevalence and effects May 24, 2018
<ѻý>Home Ventilation Saves $$$ Despite Initial Costѻý> COPD patients extend time away from doctors and hospital with add-on device May 24, 2018
<ѻý>LAMA Tx Didn't Up Heart Disease Risk in COPDѻý> Cardiovascular outcomes similar to placebo-treated patients May 23, 2018
<ѻý>Could Lawn Weed Prevent COPD Exacerbations?ѻý> Oral extract of speedwell plant deemed safe in phase IIa trial May 23, 2018
<ѻý>Warfarin Class Tied to Higher Death Rate in COPDѻý> Retrospective results shouldn't change practice, but deserve more study May 23, 2018
<ѻý>Deadly Black Lung Disease Resurgent Among Coal Minersѻý> More than 2,000 cases of progressive massive fibrosis in last 2 decades May 22, 2018
<ѻý>Step-Down Therapy in Severe COPD OK for Someѻý> But patients with high eosinophilic burden need triple therapy May 22, 2018
<ѻý>CPAP Lowered Heart Rate in Prediabetics with Sleep Apneaѻý> Magnitude of reductions in comparable to beta-blockers, researchers say May 21, 2018
<ѻý>Biologic Improves Severe Asthma Outcomesѻý> Dupilumab reduced exacerbations, improved lung function May 21, 2018
<ѻý>FeNO Helps in Cough Treatmentѻý> High levels of nitric oxide indicate whether steroids may be appropriate May 21, 2018
<ѻý>Lung Cancer Screening Rates Disappointѻý> Evidence shows benefit for high-risk smokers but few get tested May 17, 2018
<ѻý>CBT Tops Acupuncture for Treating Insomnia in Cancer Survivorsѻý> But both methods provide alternative to sleeping pills May 17, 2018
<ѻý>Asthma: As-Needed ICS/LABA Prevents Exacerbationsѻý> But lower steroid dosage comes at cost of reduced symptom control May 16, 2018
<ѻý>Report: Next Pandemic Will Likely Be Respiratory-Based Virusѻý> Experts argue that increased surveillance on a clinical and public health level is critical May 14, 2018
<ѻý>Ticagrelor Linked to Sleep Apnea, Dyspneaѻý> Breathing problems particularly common with this particular antiplatelet May 14, 2018
<ѻý>Thrombectomy Takes Away Need for Lytics in PEѻý> Favorable results with FlowTriever system in FLARE study Apr 30, 2018
<ѻý>Predictive Factors ID'd for Neurodegeneration in Idiopathic RBDѻý> Opens the door to intervening with neuroprotective therapy Apr 24, 2018
<ѻý>Pulmonary Hypertension: Not Just for Cardiologistsѻý> PH is common in many rheumatologic conditions Apr 19, 2018
<ѻý>'Unsolved Mysteries' on Display at AACRѻý> Large, diverse program reflects rapid pace of advancement Apr 13, 2018
<ѻý>Morning Break: Antacids and Allergies; Condom-Snorting; Classroom Vapingѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the ѻý staff Apr 03, 2018
<ѻý>Mumps and Boosters; Ecigs and Quitting: It's PodMed Double T!ѻý> This week's topics include sinusitis treatment, low back pain management, waning mumps immunity, and e-cigarettes and quitting attempts Mar 31, 2018 podcast
<ѻý>E-Cig Harms Outweigh Benefits, Study Findsѻý> Vaping creates more cigarette smokers than quitters Mar 16, 2018
<ѻý>Steroids and Asthma; One-Time PSA: It's PodMed Double T!ѻý> This week's topics include the dangers of e-cigarettes, steroids and asthma, five types of diabetes, and a single PSA measurement and outcomes. Mar 10, 2018 podcast
<ѻý>Dolutegravir Effective in TB-HIV Co-infected Patientsѻý> As integrase inhibitor regimen is rolled out, fears of drug-drug interactions lessened Mar 06, 2018
<ѻý>AAAAI: No Benefit to Upping Inhaled Steroids During Asthma 'Yellow Zone'ѻý> Increasing dosage even by factor of four to five did not prevent exacerbations Mar 03, 2018
<ѻý>ACS: E-Cigarettes OK for Smoking Cessation ... with Caveatsѻý> Short period of dual use OK, if goal is to quit Feb 22, 2018
<ѻý>ACIP Reinstates FluMist for 2018-2019 Flu Seasonѻý> Committee persuaded by new efficacy analyses Feb 21, 2018
<ѻý>Bed Bug Histamines: A New Indoor Allergen?ѻý> High heat didn't reduce histamine levels in house dust Feb 12, 2018
<ѻý>Who's Still Smoking? ACS Report Highlights Most Vulnerable Adultsѻý> Reaching these smokers is 'most pressing challenge' Jan 31, 2018
<ѻý>Novel Feeding Tube May Help Stroke Dysphagiaѻý> Electrical pharyngeal stimulation boosted readiness for decannulation Jan 29, 2018
<ѻý>FDA Approves First Drug for Rare Vasculitis (FDA)ѻý> Nucala OK'd for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) Dec 12, 2017
<ѻý>FDA Approves First Nebulized LAMA for COPDѻý> Sunovion product uses proprietary delivery system Dec 06, 2017