E-cigarette use among adults was associated with increased odds of developing asthma and COPD, especially among older adults, women and Hispanic Americans, according to new data presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.“Studies have evaluated relationship between e-cigarette use and development of obstructive pulmonary diseases, but very few have categorized this relationship in terms of age,
ATLANTA — Pregnant women with fewer economic resources may still be at elevated risk for CVD despite a low score on a CVD risk calculator,…
Some changes in gut microbiome composition may increase the risk for obesity, with those changes affecting men and women differently, according to data that will…
ATLANTA — Data from a small substudy with cardiac MRI suggest acoramidis may improve both cardiac mass and function for adults with symptomatic transthyretin amyloid…
In this Healio video exclusive, Jeffrey Roberts, MS, BSc, shares details about World IBS Day, April 19, which aims to raise awareness and support for…
BOSTON — In this Healio Video Perspective from the ASCRS meeting, Shamik Bafna, MD, discusses the VisuMax 800 femtosecond laser for the treatment of myopia…
The power of biologics in treating rheumatoid arthritis bested the benefits of the Mediterranean diet in this year’s RheumMadness tournament, coming out ahead as the…
Nonallergy health care professionals can safely perform direct oral penicillin challenges to delabel low-risk patients, according to a study published in Journal of Infection.“Inaccurate penicillin…
HOUSTON — A Staphylococcus aureus screening program paired with genomic sequencing and electronic health data improved a New York hospital’s ability to identify transmissions and…
HOUSTON — Consulting with an infectious disease physician can shorten antibiotic prescriptions for uncomplicated gram-negative bacteremia and move patients from IV to oral antibiotics more…
In addition to suffering with cystic fibrosis, patients with this condition often contract lung infections that are difficult to treat; however, an upcoming study may…
