PCP Visits Associated with Smoking Cessation after Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Before Surgery
CHEST 2021: Among >7000 veterans diagnosed with lung cancer and scheduled for surgery, seeing a primary care doctor was linked to pre-operative quitting.
Study: Hispanic Adults, Women, and Older E-cigarette Users Face Higher Odds of Asthma and COPD
CHEST 2021: Study shows vaping raises the odds of developing asthma and COPD, especially in older adults, women, and Hispanic persons.
Sexual Function & Chronic Pain: Results of a Systematic Review
The impact on sexual function of chronic pain conditions has received little research inquiry and requires much more focused clinical attention.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 19, 2021
Data from the CDC on the Delta variant and US vaccination rates and from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on cases and deaths in the US and worldwide.
Mobile App Helps Patients Achieve Sustained BP Reduction, Particularly in Stage 2 Hypertension
Novel peer-reviewed study found that a mobile hypertension self-management program can support long-term BP control and very high BP detection.
Biologics Reduce Severe Asthma Exacerbations in Real-world Study of Vulnerable Patients
CHEST2021: The CHRONICLE study of biologics to treat severe asthma found reductions in exacerbations of more than 50% in patient groups not included in clinical trials.
Dupilumab Associated with Reduced Oral Corticosteroids in Severe Asthma, Regardless of Baseline OCS Dose
In patients with severe asthma dependent on OCS, dupilumab reduced OCS dose and improved the odds of no longer requiring OCS, suggests research presented at CHEST 2021.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 18, 2021
A Drive-through Flu Shot Clinic: Is it Time to Try One?
The traditional flu shot clinic with waiting rooms full won't work this year. One practice planned its own drive-through flu vaccination clinic. Here's how.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 15, 2021
FDA Advisory Panel Supports Moderna, J&J COVID Boosters in Back-to-Back Votes
The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee unanimously recommended the Moderna booster on Thurday, the J&J booster on Friday.
Less than Half of Vulnerable Older Adults Monitor BP at Home
A survey of adults aged 50-80 years with hypertension and/ or related comorbidities found even among those with a BP monitor at home, less than 50% checked BP at least once a week.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 14, 2021
Teen E-cigarette Use during COVID-19: A 7-question Quiz
Findings from the 2021 National Youth Tobacco Survey have public health advocates concerned. Find out why in this 7-question quiz.
Tezepelumab May Improve Peak Expiratory Flow in Patients with Severe Asthma, Suggests Analysis of NAVIGATOR Trial
CHEST 2021: Patients with severe asthma who received tezepelumab compared with placebo demonstrated rapid improvement in morning and evening peak expiratory flow.
Heart Failure Milestones in Management: 9 Studies Making a Difference in 2021
SGLT-2 inhibitors have proven effective in disease modification as well as symptom improvement across HF phenotypes and severity. Get a quick summary of the research.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 13, 2021
FDA to Food Industry: Cut Sodium in Processed and Packaged Foods
The FDA issued new guidance today providing short-term sodium reduction targets for food manufactures, chain restaurants, and food service operators.
Inappropriate Patient Requests: How do you Get to No?
Fielding inappropriate patient requests and getting to "No" while preserving rapport with a patient is an essential clinical skill. AAFP has a 5-step approach.
USPSTF Shift: Aspirin Use for Primary CVD Prevention Carries Greater Risk, Less Benefit
The USPSTF shift to a more conservative recommendation on use of aspirin compared to its 2016 stance is based on new RCT data and net benefit modeling.
