Initial Severity of COVID-19 Is Not Associated With Later Respiratory Complications
A new study published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society examines the recovery of lung function and overall wellness in individuals who…
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America Must Prepare for COVID-19 Related Drug Shortages
A new paper published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society examines the nation’s current shortage of vitally needed medications, and how this…
Clinicians Treating COVID-19 Warn: “Don’t Rush to Try Novel Therapies”
Intensivists caution against the use of premature novel therapies in lieu of traditional critical care principles in patients with COVID-19 in a recent correspondence letter…
COVID-19 Patients Can Still Have Coronavirus Up to 8 Days After Symptoms Disappear
In a new study, researchers found that half of the patients they treated for mild COVID-19 infection still had coronavirus for up to eight days…
Big Increase in Pediatric ER Visits for Breathing Problems From Small San Diego Wildfire
2017 San Diego Wildfire Increased Pediatric ER Visits for Breathing Problems A small wildfire in San Diego County in 2017 resulted in a big uptick…
Remarkable Health Benefits Shown Following Air Pollution Reduction
Reductions in air pollution yielded fast and dramatic impacts on health-outcomes, as well as decreases in all-cause morbidity, according to findings in “Health Benefits of…