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Top news of June: Updates in COVID-19, cystic fibrosis, COPD and more

Top news of June: Updates in COVID-19, cystic fibrosis, COPD and more

The Healio Editors have compiled a list of the most-read news in pulmonology posted in June.

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June 25, 2021
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FDA issues EUA for tocilizumab to treat patients hospitalized with COVID-19

FDA issues EUA for tocilizumab to treat patients hospitalized with COVID-19

The FDA has issued an emergency use authorization for tocilizumab to treat hospitalized patients receiving corticosteroids who require supplemental oxygen, mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, according to a press release.

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June 23, 2021
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Tofacitinib lowers risks for death, respiratory failure in COVID-19 pneumonia

Tofacitinib lowers risks for death, respiratory failure in COVID-19 pneumonia

Treatment with tofacitinib led to a lower risk for death or respiratory failure through day 28, compared with placebo, in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia, according to data published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

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June 18, 2021
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Top news this week: FDA approvals for bacterial pneumonia, cystic fibrosis

Top news this week: FDA approvals for bacterial pneumonia, cystic fibrosis

This week, the FDA grants approval on treatments for community-acquired bacterial pneumonia and cystic fibrosis; COVID-19 patients experience at least one persistent symptom; many patients self-identify the need for pulmonary rehab following COVID-19 hospitalization; and more.

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June 11, 2021
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Top news this week: New ATS guidelines, face mask use in children and more

Top news this week: New ATS guidelines, face mask use in children and more

This week, the ATS issued a new clinical practice guideline for noninfluenza viral pathogen testing in community-acquired pneumonia; the FDA issued two approvals: the first new Alzheimer’s treatment since 2003, as well as once-weekly semaglutide for weight loss; and Healio spoke with experts regarding the use of face masks among children, and the link between COVID-19 vaccination and tinnitus.

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June 10, 2021
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FDA approves omadacycline oral regimen for community-acquired bacterial pneumonia

FDA approves omadacycline oral regimen for community-acquired bacterial pneumonia

The FDA has approved omadacycline, an oral-only dosing regimen, for the treatment of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia, according to a press release from Paratek Pharmaceuticals.

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June 07, 2021
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New guidance on testing for noninfluenza viral pathogens in community-acquired pneumonia

New guidance on testing for noninfluenza viral pathogens in community-acquired pneumonia

The American Thoracic Society issued a new clinical practice guideline that addresses the use of nucleic acid-based testing for noninfluenza viral pathogens in community-acquired pneumonia in the outpatient and inpatient setting.

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June 04, 2021
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This Week's Headlines: May 31, 2021

This Week's Headlines: May 31, 2021

This week, the CDC reported that breakthrough infections are rare among the first 101 million fully vaccinated people; tai chi is found to be effective to reduce belly fat in older adults; the CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine safety group says its reviewed ‘few’ reports of myocarditis in young people; a follow-up analysis supports tocilizumab in moderate-to-severe COVID-19-associated pneumonia; and lidocaine throat spray reduces cough frequency in patients with refractory chronic cough.

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May 24, 2021
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Trial supports tocilizumab in moderate-to-severe COVID-19-associated pneumonia

Trial supports tocilizumab in moderate-to-severe COVID-19-associated pneumonia

A follow-up analysis of the CORIMUNO-TOCI-1 randomized clinical trial showed that tocilizumab may be considered for treating patients with moderate-to-severe COVID-19-associated pneumonia and high C-reactive protein levels.

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May 16, 2021
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Patients hospitalized with flu, CAP frequently have bacterial coinfection

Patients hospitalized with flu, CAP frequently have bacterial coinfection

Around 10% of patients hospitalized for influenza and community-acquired pneumonia also had a community-onset bacterial coinfection, and these patients experienced worse outcomes and higher costs, according to a large U.S. study.

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