Research Summaries

conference coverage
conference coverage
09/27/2023
Martha Kingman, FNP-C, DNP, and Bradley A. Maron, MD, review the latest guidelines and best practices for the primary care provider in the diagnosis and management of pulmonary arterial hypertension and...
09/27/2023
COVID-19 Roundup
COVID-19 Roundup
09/26/2023
Jessica Ganga
This COVID-19 roundup includes coverage on the FDA-approved oral antiviral treatment for adults with mild-to-moderate COVID-19, how antidepressant medication may lower the incidence of COVID-19, a study...
09/26/2023
FDA alert
FDA alert
08/25/2023
Jessica Ganga
Following a multicenter clinical trial, a new treatment for pneumonia caused by Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus has been approved for use in adults.
08/25/2023
Research Summary
Research Summary
08/22/2023
Jessica Ganga
The American Thoracic Society released a set of guidelines addressing the use of pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder and other respiratory diseases.
08/22/2023
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
07/24/2023
Jessica Ganga
Following three clinical trials, the FDA has approved a new preventive treatment for neonates, infants, and toddlers that prevents respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in those age populations.
07/24/2023
COVID-19 Roundup
COVID-19 Roundup
05/19/2023
This COVID-19 roundup includes coverage of the FDA’s simpler vaccination schedule and authorization of new treatment, decline in pediatric asthma diagnoses during pandemic, and a new treatment combination...
05/19/2023
Research Summary
Research Summary
02/16/2023
The researchers re-evaluated the effects of vitamin D on asthma exacerbation.
02/16/2023
Surgical Procedures
Surgical Procedures
02/06/2023
Researchers determined the risk of death and health care costs in patients with COPD who undergo surgery compared with patients without COPD who undergo surgery.
02/06/2023
FDA ALERTS
FDA ALERTS
01/27/2023
Following a multicenter study, the FDA approved the combination of albuterol and budesonide—an inhaled corticosteroid—for the treatment of asthma in adults.
01/27/2023
Pediatric Pneumonia
Pediatric Pneumonia
12/12/2022
The researchers compared shorter vs longer course therapy in the treatment of nonsevere community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in pediatric patients.
12/12/2022