COVID-19 Reduced Americans’ Life Expectancy by 1.13 Years
COVID-19 pandemic deaths in 2020 have reduced Americans' life expectancy by 1.13 years overall, but 2.10 years in Black Americans and 3.05 years in Latino Americans.
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Evidence that COVID-19 May Trigger Diabetes in Some Patients
Diabetes is already a risk factor for greater severity of COVID-19, but evidence is now surfacing that some patients have received new diabetes diagnoses upon coronavirus hospitalization.
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Respiratory Therapists in the Armed Forces
Respiratory caregivers in the US military have both the challenge and the privilege of serving their country and their patients, both at home and abroad, in peace and in combat.
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care During COVID-19
The Alzheimer’s Association has published new guidance on caring for Alzheimer’s and all dementia patients in long-term care and community-based settings during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
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Duke Researchers Publish ‘How to’ on Decontaminating N95 Masks for Reuse
According to Duke researchers, they tested and validated the use of Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor to successfully decontaminate N95 respirators for up to 30 reuses, including human fit testing to ensure proper fitting.
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As Blood Donations Drop, FDA Encourages Healthy Americans to Donate
Social distancing measures implemented across America to fight the spread of COVID-19 have had the unfortunate side effect of curtailing blood donations.
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The Rise of COPD in Women
Despite women’s increased vulnerability and susceptibility to COPD, cases of COPD in women often go misdiagnosed or unidentified in the earlier stages of the disease.
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Gaining Weight Speeds Lung Function Decline in Adults
A study of 3,700 adults age 40-64 found that those who added weight had accelerated decline in lung function, according to research published in Thorax.
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34% of US Healthcare Spending Goes to Administrative Costs
United States insurers and providers spent $812 billion on healthcare administration in 2017, accounting for 34% of total spending and $2,500 per American.
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One-Third of Lung Cancer Patients Experience Depression
Depression is common among lung cancer patients and can damage their quality of life and treatment outcomes, a new study indicates.
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Tuberculosis Remains Leading Cause of Death in HIV/AIDS
To prevent AIDS deaths, a stronger response to tuberculosis — the leading cause of death for HIV/AIDS patients — is needed.
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Meth Users at Greater Risk of Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Failure
Meth users had a greater risk of hospitalization for pneumonia and acute respiratory failure. Women also had a greater risk of acute exacerbation of COPD.
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Konica Minolta to Discuss Imaging Options for Diagnosing COPD, Lung Disease at RSNA 2019
Sessions at RSNA 2019 will focus on Konica Minolta’s imaging solutions for diagnosing and managing lung diseases like COPD.
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Human Breath Affects Office Air Quality
New research suggests that the greatest pollutants of office air are humans, who unwittingly carry...
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Juul Ends Sales of Fruit and Dessert Flavors
Juul, which makes the top-selling brand of electronic cigarettes in the United States, said...
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