Pulmonology News

Prior SARS-CoV-2 infection, especially for those requiring hospitalization, was associated with increased risk for heart attack and stroke for up to 3 years, even among people with no history of heart disease, researchers reported.

SAN DIEGO — Managing systemic inflammation is critical to reducing cardiovascular and pulmonary outcomes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a presenter at the 2024 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West.

ORLANDO — In this video, Cora Collette Breuner, MD, MPH, FAAP, discusses her presentation at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition on the safety and efficacy of herbs and supplements taken by children and adolescents.

SAN DIEGO — Clinicians managing systemic sclerosis should focus on treating “what is treatable” in each organ that is involved, according to data presented at the 2024 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West.

SAN DIEGO — Rheumatologists may be the best clinicians to manage the challenges presented by sarcoidosis, which include a complex disease course and few treatment options, said a presenter at the 2024 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West.

SAN DIEGO — All patients with systemic sclerosis should be screened for pulmonary arterial hypertension and interstitial lung disease, according to a speaker at the 2024 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West.

Adults assigned to use a gel-based nasal spray or a saline spray experienced fewer days of illness from respiratory illnesses over 6 months vs. those assigned to usual care, according to results published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.

Catching up on sleep over the weekend was associated with lower likelihood of having heart disease compared with individuals who slept less than they would during the week, a speaker reported.

Even one or two cigarettes a day before or during pregnancy can increase the risk for several health complications in newborns, study results published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health showed.

E-cigarette use among middle and high school students in the United States dipped below 6% this year — the lowest level in a decade, according to federal data.