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Active diagnostic strategy for pulmonary embolism in COPD exacerbations does not significantly alter a composite clinical outcome compared to usual care
Publish date: January 7, 2022
Dr. Lublin Clinical question: Can an active diagnostic protocol including a D-dimer and...
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Sepsis multiplies in-hospital mortality risk in COPD
Publish date: October 21, 2021
Among nearly 7 million hospitalizations in which the primary diagnosis was COPD, nearly 65,000 (0.93%) patients experienced sepsis as a complication.
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Collaborative effort reduces COPD readmissions, costs
Publish date: June 6, 2021
A joint performance-improvement initiative helped reduce COPD-related ED visits and readmissions within 30 days of a COPD discharge.
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Worse outcomes for patients with COPD and COVID-19
Publish date: May 19, 2021
Worse outcomes include 14-day hospitalization, length of stay, ICU admission, 30-day mortality, and use of mechanical ventilation.
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List of COVID-19 high-risk comorbidities expanded
Publish date: April 6, 2021
Underlying conditions increase the risk of severe outcomes for patients infected with SARS-CoV-2.
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New guidelines on antibiotic prescribing focus on shorter courses
Publish date: April 6, 2021
“Many physicians do not prescribe short-course therapy, frequently defaulting to 10-day courses regardless of the condition.”
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CDC: Vaccinated people can gather indoors without masks
Publish date: March 8, 2021
“Today’s action represents an important first step. It is not our final destination,” CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD, said.
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More data on impact of corticosteroids on COVID-19 mortality in patients with COPD
Publish date: October 9, 2020
Patients with COPD or asthma who used ICS on a regular basis were more likely to die from COVID-19.
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Nocturnal oxygen no help for isolated desaturation in COPD
Publish date: September 17, 2020
Patients with COPD who do not qualify for long-term oxygen therapy are commonly prescribed nocturnal oxygen.
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Interstitial lung abnormalities linked to COPD exacerbations
Publish date: September 2, 2020
COPD patients with interstitial lung abnormalities had more frequent exacerbations and greater decline in lung function.
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