Patient-Directed Prone Positioning Is Not Feasible in COVID-19
Patient-directed prone positioning is not feasible in spontaneously breathing, nonintubated patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
General Pulmonology
Indoor Mold Exposure, Anti-Aspergillus Antibodies May Hold Clinical Implications for COPD
Indoor mold exposure and the presence of anti-Aspergillus antibodies may be linked to worsened lung function during exacerbations in COPD.
MAC Risk in Patients With Bronchiectasis on Long-Term Macrolide Therapy
Patients with bronchiectasis on long term macrolide therapy were at low risk of developing macrolide-resistant Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) disease.
Trivalent Adjuvanted, High-Dose Inactivated Influenza Vaccines Safe for Older Adults
Researchers compared safety, reactogenicity, and changes in Health-Related Quality of Life scores of aIIV3 vs HD-IIV3 flu vaccines in older adults.
Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown in Spain on Patients With COPD
In patients with COPD, lockdown for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was associated with a reduction in exacerbations and an improvement in symptoms.
Asthma Associated With Comparable Risk of Hospitalization in COVID-19
Compared with the absence of asthma, the presence of asthma is associated with a comparable risk of hospitalization and use of mechanical ventilation, and a lower risk of mortality in patients with COVID-19.
Laws Encouraging Hospital Workers to Vaccinate Reduce Influenza Mortality Rates
The objective of this quasi-experimental observational study was to measure the effect of states’ hospital worker influenza vaccination laws on pneumonia and influenza mortality.
Major Bleeding Linked to Anticoagulant Overdose in ICU Patients With COVID‑19
Findings from a retrospective chart review showed a need to carefully monitor inflammatory biomarkers and anticoagulant dosage in patients with severe COVID-19.
Trial Evaluating Tocilizumab Plus Remdesivir for COVID-19 Pneumonia Misses End Points
The REMDACTA study evaluated the efficacy and safety of tocilizumab plus remdesivir in hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia receiving standard of care.
COVID-19 Outcomes Not Worse for People With Asthma
Patients with asthma may have a lower risk for becoming infected with COVID-19.
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