Pulmonology
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Drop in flu activity may not signal seasonal peak
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Flu records most active December since 2003
The CDC estimates that 6.4 million flu illnesses and 55,000 hospitalizations have occurred so far this season.
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Early increase in flu activity shows no signs of slowing
Outpatients visits are already higher than at any time last season, and the peak occurs most often in February.
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The measles comeback of 2019
Three-quarters of these cases in 2019 were linked to recent outbreaks in New York.
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EVALI readmissions and deaths prompt guideline change
Approximately one in seven deaths from vaping-related lung injuries have occurred after discharge.
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Vitamin E acetate confirmed as likely source of EVALI
Most patients with vaping-associated lung problems reported THC or nicotine vaping within 90 days of illness onset.
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EVALI outbreak ongoing, but new cases decline
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Influenza already in midseason form
Quality
Have lower readmission rates led to higher mortality for patients with COPD?
The evidence of an association between readmissions and mortality has been complicated and conflicting.
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2019-2020 flu season starts off full throttle
Five states and Puerto Rico already are at the highest level of flu activity, the CDC reports.