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Novel screening model may improve diagnosis of asthma–COPD overlap

04 Jul 2020

The Chinese screening model for asthma-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease overlap (ACO) appears to be feasible, potentially offering a simple tool for clinicians to efficiently diagnose ACO, according to a recent study.

Novel screening model may improve diagnosis of asthma–COPD overlap

04 Jul 2020

COPD ups risk for all-cause mortality

03 Jul 2020 by

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at significantly increased risk for all-cause mortality compared to those without COPD, with lung cancer and chronic lower airway disease being the leading causes of death in at-risk patients, particularly those aged <60 years, reveals a study.

COPD ups risk for all-cause mortality

03 Jul 2020

S100A4 predicts mortality in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

03 Jul 2020

Serum levels of S100 calcium‐binding protein A4 (S100A4) appear to be a helpful biomarker in predicting disease progression or mortality in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), suggests a recent study.

S100A4 predicts mortality in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

03 Jul 2020

COVID-19: Are men at greater risk?

02 Jul 2020 by

Despite a similar prevalence of COVID-19 between sexes, men may have a greater risk of severe outcomes and mortality, according to a study from China.

COVID-19: Are men at greater risk?

02 Jul 2020

Age, initial dose predict adverse events during IM ketamine sedation in children

02 Jul 2020 by

There appears to be a low overall incidence of respiratory adverse events during intramuscular (IM) ketamine sedation in paediatric patients in an emergency department (ED) in Singapore, reports a study. Increased incidence is significantly predicted by age <3 years and a higher initial dose of IM ketamine (4 mg/kg), while a lower risk is associated with manipulation and reduction procedures.

Age, initial dose predict adverse events during IM ketamine sedation in children

02 Jul 2020

Isolation, contact tracing reduced SARS-CoV-2 community spread

26 Jun 2020 by

Contact tracing and isolation helped reduce community spread of the SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to a study from China.

Isolation, contact tracing reduced SARS-CoV-2 community spread

26 Jun 2020

Voriconazole tied to increased SCC risk in lung transplant recipients

26 Jun 2020 by

Exposure to voriconazole is associated with increased risk of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in lung transplant recipients, especially after prolonged exposure, a US study suggests.

Voriconazole tied to increased SCC risk in lung transplant recipients

26 Jun 2020

How to sterilize face mask for reuse: mask types, methods play a role

25 Jun 2020 by

The type of face mask matters, in addition to sterilization method, in influencing subsequent filtration efficiency after sterilization process for reuse, a new study finds.

How to sterilize face mask for reuse: mask types, methods play a role

25 Jun 2020

Poor glycaemic control in T2DM weakly associated with elevated COPD risk

24 Jun 2020

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients with HbA1c levels of 7–9 percent are at slightly higher risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) compared with their peers who have good glycaemic control, a study has found.

Poor glycaemic control in T2DM weakly associated with elevated COPD risk

24 Jun 2020

Managing eye health during the COVID-19 pandemic

23 Jun 2020 by

While the importance of good hygiene, particularly proper handwashing, and mask wearing has been continuously stressed, the role of eye care in COVID-19 prevention has not received much attention.

Managing eye health during the COVID-19 pandemic

23 Jun 2020

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Novel screening model may improve diagnosis of asthma–COPD overlap

Novel screening model may improve diagnosis of asthma–COPD overlap

COPD ups risk for all-cause mortality

COPD ups risk for all-cause mortality

S100A4 predicts mortality in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

S100A4 predicts mortality in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

COVID-19: Are men at greater risk?

COVID-19: Are men at greater risk?

Age, initial dose predict adverse events during IM ketamine sedation in children

Age, initial dose predict adverse events during IM ketamine sedation in children

Isolation, contact tracing reduced SARS-CoV-2 community spread

Isolation, contact tracing reduced SARS-CoV-2 community spread

Voriconazole tied to increased SCC risk in lung transplant recipients

Voriconazole tied to increased SCC risk in lung transplant recipients

How to sterilize face mask for reuse: mask types, methods play a role

How to sterilize face mask for reuse: mask types, methods play a role

Poor glycaemic control in T2DM weakly associated with elevated COPD risk

Poor glycaemic control in T2DM weakly associated with elevated COPD risk

Managing eye health during the COVID-19 pandemic

Managing eye health during the COVID-19 pandemic