Pulmonology
From the Journals
Smoking rates remain steady among the poor
Public policies that consider socioeconomic and health-related disparities in isolation may miss the big picture.
News
New recommendations on TB screening for health care workers
Feature
Survey: Physicians predict increase in measles deaths
Summer travel will lead to increased outbreaks, and misinformation about vaccination will probably get worse.
Opinion
Young children with neuromuscular disease are vulnerable to respiratory viruses
How much does palivizumab help?
Commentary
Is it measles? – Diagnosis and management for the pediatric provider
The measles rash appears 2-4 days after the onset of fever, and is initially maculopapular and blanching.
Sponsored Supplement
Diagnosis and treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the primary care setting: focus on the role of spirometry and bronchodilator reversibility
News from the FDA/CDC
U.S. measles cases climb to over 800 for the year
New analysis predicts the 25 counties at the highest risk for a measles outbreak in 2019.
News from the FDA/CDC
In a tight vote, FDA panel backs mannitol for CF
Modest gains in pulmonary function were weighed against possible increased exacerbations.
Conference Coverage
No exudates or fever? Age over 11? Skip strep test
BALTIMORE – There are a few key variables to define when it’s safe to forgo strep testing in pharyngitis.
From the Journals
PCV13 vaccine reduces frequency of otitis media visits
Ambulatory care visits for otitis media dropped significantly among children younger than 5 years after the introduction of the PCV13 vaccine
Conference Coverage
Most measles cases in 25 years prompts government pleas to vaccinate
CDC update coincides with National Infant Immunization Week campaign to reinforce message that vaccines are safe and effective.
Conference Coverage
Combo respiratory pathogen tests miss pertussis
BALTIMORE – Standalone pertussis PCR is best.