First Guidelines Released for Oral Immunotherapy in Children
Researchers have crafted the first-ever guidelines to standardize the preparation process for families considering oral immunotherapy.
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ACP’s New Guidance Endorses Two COVID-19 Drugs, Advises Against Two
ACP issued four practice points on the pharmacologic and biologic treatment of COVID-19 in the outpatient setting, endorsing two drugs and advising against two others.
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2023 GOLD Report on COPD
The 2023 GOLD Report on COPD proposed new definitions for the disease and exacerbations, and altered the ABCD assessment tool.
National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Releases New Guideline Updates
The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program published new updates in their asthma management guideline.
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COPD & ILD: New ATS Clinical Practice Guideline for Home Oxygen
The latest ATS clinical practice guideline addresses long-term and ambulatory oxygen therapy for adults with COPD and interstitial lung disease.
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New Clinical Practice Guidelines on Noninvasive Ventilation in Hypercapnic COPD
The new CPGs for noninvasive ventilation recommend use of nocturnal NIV in addition to usual care of patients with chronic stable hypercapnic COPD.
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First New Guidelines on Diagnosing Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis in 30 Years
Sometimes misdiagnosed as interstitial lung disease, hypersensitivity pneumonitis can be triggered by environmental allergens and causes inflammation of the lung tissue.
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How to Open Allergy and Immunology Services
A phased approach for resuming allergy and immunology clinical services is appropriate during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new recommendations published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
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First Clinical Practice Guidelines for Sarcoidosis
The ATS has issued the first official clinical practice guideline for sarcoidosis, which includes recommendations for diagnosis and detection.
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COVID-19: New Disease Management Guidance from ATS
An ATS-led international task force has released a guidance document to help clinicians manage COVID-19 patients in the face of minimal empirical evidence to guide treatment.
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APRT Scope of Practice Published by AARC
The American Association for Respiratory Care has published a scope of practice for advanced practice respiratory therapists (APRT).
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Lung Cancer Often Missed in First Responders
Healio reports that occupational exposure to carcinogens has been linked to an estimated 30% of lung cancers, but is often overshadowed by smoking as a risk factor.
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Drug-resistant TB: New Clinical Treatment Guideline Issued
A new official clinical guideline on the treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) emphasizes tailored treatments and prioritizes the use of oral medications.
Read MoreRemoving the Gaps in Patient Monitoring from Hospital to Home
Despite innovation and process shifts, clinical realities like staff rotation, patient transport, and more can create gaps that affect clinicians’ ability to provide the highest quality care.
Read MoreATS Releases Guidelines on Diagnosing Fungal Infections
Delays in diagnosis and treatment of fungal infections can be debilitating, leading to long hospital stays, high medical costs and even death.
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