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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

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

FDA approves Aduhelm, first new Alzheimer's disease treatment since 2003

Q&A: When do children still need to wear masks?

Q&A: Link between COVID-19 vaccination, tinnitus ‘worth looking into’

FDA approves once-weekly semaglutide for weight loss

References:

Evans SE, et al. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2021;doi:10.1164/rccm.202102-0498ST.

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