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Serum IgG Levels and Risk of COPD Hospitalization

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CHEST - Hypogammaglobulinemia is associated with a higher risk of COPD hospital...

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Compared to normal, low IgG levels associated with 24% higher incidence estimates of #COPD hospitalizations. Read more in #journalCHEST: https://t.co/gzgCUxpC8k https://t.co/gzgCUxpC8k

Alteration in angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 by PM1 during the development of emphysema in rats

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European Respiratory Society - Introduction Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) provides an adhesion site for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Patients with COPD could have severe...

ERS publications

Short-term exposure to PM1 increases ACE2 overexpression in lungs. Long-term exposure to PM1 decreases the ACE2 overexpression in emphysema. Air pollution may be a risk for #SARSCoV2 adhesion during the development of COPD. https://t.co/Z9Z9K4cVRF https://t.co/Z9Z9K4cVRF

Feasibility of Aerosol Bronchodilators Delivery Through High-Flow Nasal Cannula in Pediatric Subjects With Respiratory Distress

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American Association for Respiratory Care - BACKGROUND: High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is commonly used to provide respiratory support to pediatric patients with respiratory failure. Although the use of bronchodilators via...

RESPIRATORY CARE

Al-Subu et al evaluated delivery of bronchodilators via HFNC in pediatric subjects. They found an increased in heart rate during HFNC aerosol therapy vs traditional delivery methods. Aerosol delivery was feasible but did not improve pt comfort. https://t.co/xKFOatDavY https://t.co/xKFOatDavY

ERS/ATS joint webinar: Rehabilitation after COVID 19 disease | European Respiratory Society

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www.ersnet.org - After suffering from moderate to severe COVID 19, many patients are in need for pulmonary rehabilitation programs in order to regain functionality. As this...

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Join a panel of experts from ERS and @atscommunity for a free webinar focusing on pulmonary rehabilitation after COVID-19. Chaired by Professors Thierry Troosters and Anne Holland, the webinar will take place on 12 November, 2020 at 12:00–13:00 CET: https://t.co/HNgO2HNBVy https://t.co/HNgO2HNBVy

Fight Cancer using your own T-Cells

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Despite recent advancements in immuno-oncology, not all patients with cancer benefit from current treatments, and additional therapeutic options are needed for both hematologic malignancies...

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High-Frequency Jet Ventilation in Pediatric Acute Respiratory Failure

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American Association for Respiratory Care - Background High-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV) is primarily used in premature neonates; however, its use in pediatric patients with acute respiratory failure has been reported....

RESPIRATORY CARE

Visual abstract from @AGMRRT and colleagues on high-frequency jet ventilation in the PICU. #PedsICU https://t.co/9NNkhji3SV https://t.co/9NNkhji3SV

Coronavirus Disease 2019 Infection Among Medical Staff in Wuhan

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CHEST - The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak in Wuhan, China, has caused considerable infection in health-care workers (HCWs). More than 3,000 cases in 422 involved...

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Incidence and patterns of #COVID19 infection among medical staff at the Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, China: https://t.co/rcdgRqN0a3 #journalCHEST https://t.co/rcdgRqN0a3

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Influenza Vaccinations: Recommendations and Precautions. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

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Zoom Video - This webinar is for practitioners and administrators in primary care, specialty care, and acute care settings. The presenters will review the role of providers...

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Review the role of providers in increasing vaccination rates to reduce complications of influenza, get updates on ACIP and CDC recommendations, and discuss the importance of influenza vaccination during the #COVID19 pandemic. Register now: https://t.co/wLd2AoOIUP https://t.co/wLd2AoOIUP

Allergic disease and risk of stress in pregnant women: a PreventADALL study

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European Respiratory Society - Background Maternal stress during pregnancy may negatively affect the health of mother and child. We therefore aimed to identify the proportion of women reporting...

ERS publications

In this population-based study, high stress was reported by 15% in mid-pregnancy and in 13% at late pregnancy. High stress in late pregnancy was associated with symptoms of asthma, allergic rhinitis and food allergy. https://t.co/BsZmDFrbiS

Timing, Complications, and Safety of Tracheotomy in Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19

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JAMA Network - This cohort study assesses the complications, safety, and timing of tracheotomy performed for critically ill patients with...

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Timing, complications, and safety of tracheotomy in critically ill patients with #COVID19: https://t.co/AGQICTG9xu

Patients with ARDS, preexisting psychiatric illness more likely to develop ICU delirium

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Healio - Patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome and a preexisting psychiatric illness — in particular, generalized anxiety disorder — are more likely to develop delirium...

Healio Pulmonology

Patients with acute #respiratory distress syndrome and a pre-existing psychiatric illness, specifically generalized #anxiety disorder, are more likely to develop delirium, presented at #CHEST2020 @HealioPsych https://t.co/mTNseJDh0r