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

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This week, the FDA grants approval on two treatments: oral omadacycline for community-acquired bacterial pneumonia and Trikafta for children aged 6 to 11 with cystic fibrosis; more than 70% of COVID-19 patients experience at least one persistent symptom; many patients self-identify the need for pulmonary rehab following COVID-19 hospitalization; and children who had mild or asymptomatic COVID-19 do not need to be cleared for sports, according to the AAP.

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FDA approves omadacycline oral regimen for community-acquired bacterial pneumonia

FDA approves Trikafta for children aged 6 to 11 with cystic fibrosis

More than 70% of COVID-19 patients experience at least one persistent symptom

Many patients self-identify need for pulmonary rehab following COVID-19 hospitalization

AAP: Children who had mild or asymptomatic COVID-19 do not need to be cleared for sports

References:

AAP. COVID-19 interim guidance: Return to sports and physical activity. https://services.aap.org/en/pages/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-infections/clinical-guidance/covid-19-interim-guidance-return-to-sports/. Accessed June 10, 2021.

Daynes E, et al. New Insights in Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Presented at: American Thoracic Society International Conference; May 14-19, 2021 (virtual meeting).

Nasserie T, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2021;doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.11417.

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