Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Ace the Case: A 74-Year-Old Woman With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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Certain cancer survivors far more likely to die of noncancer-related causes
Long-term survivors of certain early-stage cancers diagnosed after age 65 years appeared at higher risk for mortality due to noncancer causes, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.
VIDEO: Is there a doctor on the plane? Expert offers tips for in-flight emergencies
SAN DIEGO — Responding to in-flight emergencies can be intimidating, but internists can prepare for that scenario by considering the types of medical problems that most often occur on board and what resources are available to them.
Transcatheter mitral valve repair safe, effective for patients with COPD
The presence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is not associated with intra-hospital or 1-year outcomes for patients with mitral regurgitation undergoing transcatheter mitral valve repair, data from a single-center study show.
ACP recommends shorter antibiotic courses for common bacterial infections
ACP, citing previous data that indicate at least 30% of outpatient antibiotic prescriptions in the U.S. were “unnecessary” and “often continued for too long,” issued best practices for appropriate antibiotic use in several bacterial infections.
Hospitalization for acute COPD exacerbation linked to mortality of subsequent CV events
Preceding hospitalization for acute COPD exacerbation was associated with increased risk for 90-day and overall mortality of cardiovascular events, according to a study published in CHEST.
FDA approves Trelegy Ellipta for new asthma indication
The FDA has approved Trelegy Ellipta, once-daily, single-inhaler triple therapy, for the new indication of treatment of asthma in adults, according to a company announcement.