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Disease Severity of Asthma, COPD May Up Risk for Severe COVID-19
February 27, 2021
AAAAI Virtual Annual Meeting. Severity of underlying airways disease and not prior use of corticosteroids posed a risk of more severe COVID-19, a new study finds.
Study Finds Dupilumab Effective for Severe Atopic Dermatitis in Real-world Setting
February 27, 2021
Dupilumab therapy for 4 weeks in adults with severe atopic dermatitis resulted in significant improvements in clinical outcomes with no adverse events reported.
ACIP 2021 Adult Immunization Schedule Changes: A Quick Take
February 26, 2021
Review changes to the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' 2021 recommended vaccination schedule for adults with this short slide-show review.
Asthma Patients with COVID-19 at Comparable Risk of Hospitalization
February 26, 2021
Patients with COVID-19 who have asthma share a similar risk of hospitalization with patients with the infection who do not have asthma, according to new research.
Top 10 States Ranked by Percentage of COVID-19 Vaccines Given
February 25, 2021
COVID-19 vaccination progress based on proportion of vaccines administered is currently best in New Mexico and worst in Tennessee. Find out which states are in between.
Use of Face Masks Does Not Affect Oxygen Saturation in Asthma Patients
February 25, 2021
AAAAI Virtual Annual Meeting. Among patients with asthma, wearing a mask, regardless of type or duration of use, had no significant effect on oxygen saturation.
Biologic Eliminates or Reduces Oral Steroids in Severe Asthma: PONENTE Trial
February 24, 2021
AAAAI Virtual Annual Meeting. Two-thirds of severe asthma patients dependent upon oral corticosteroids stopped or maximally reduced use, according to the trial data.
How Will Your Patients Reengage with Health Care? 4 Group Profiles to Consider
February 24, 2021
Post-COVID-19 health care delivery will depend, in part, on patient preference and lingering concerns. New research identifies 4 patient groups with divergent feelings.
Two Cannabis Researchers Discuss their Studies on Pain and the Realm of Cannabinoid Investigation
February 19, 2021
Cannabis researchers Drs Carrie Cuttler and Rebecca Craft discuss their findings, their labs at WSU, their new research, and what makes this kind of research a challenge.
COVID-19 State Vaccination Priorities Change, As Needed
February 19, 2021
As states implement the CDC ACIP's COVID-19 vaccination priorities, they are revising them as needed based on federal, state, and local conditions. Here is a recent snapshot.