An Evaluation of Direct-to-Consumer Pulse Oximetry Devices
How reliable are the 10 most popular consumer pulse oximeters used for home monitoring?
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Ethnic Disparities in Influenza-Associated Hospitalization and Death
Analysis of 10 years of data revealed that racial and ethnic minorities experienced more adverse outcomes from severe influenza.
COPD Associated With Concurrent Use of Electronic, Conventional Cigarettes
The increased risk for COPD from dual use of electronic and conventional cigarettes was especially notable in men older than 65.
Sustained Smoking Cessation Therapy Effective During Psychiatric Hospital Stay
Patients hospitalized for psychiatric disorders undergoing sustained smoking cessation therapy reported higher abstinence rates at 6 months compared with those receiving usual care.
Weight Gain Does Not Attenuate the Mortality Benefit of Smoking Cessation
Although smoking cessation is associated with weight gain, this increase in weight did not offset the mortality benefit of quitting.
Rates of Interest in Quitting E-Cigarette Among Different Types of Smokers
A majority of individuals who smoke e-cigarettes had an interest in quitting, although this interest was highest in former cigarette users.
Dexamethasone May Improve Clinical Outcomes in COVID-19
Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 and moderate to severe ARDS who were treated with dexamethasone experienced more ventilator-free days compared to standard care.
Assessing Aerosol Generation During Different Oxygen Delivery Methods
Oxygen delivery using either humidified high flow nasal cannula or noninvasive positive pressure ventilation does not appear to increase aerosol generation from the respiratory tract.
Robot-Assisted Ultrasound System Can Remotely Assess Patients With COVID-19
A robot-assisted ultrasound system was able to remotely assess cardiopulmonary features in patients with COVID-19.
Pediatrician Knowledge and Implementation of 2017 Peanut Allergy Guidelines
Pediatricians are aware of the 2017 Addendum Guidelines for the Prevention of Peanut Allergy in the United States, but many have not fully implemented them.
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