Expired or Previously Used N95 Respirator Masks: Fitted Filtration Efficiencies Evaluated
Expired or previously used and sterilized N95 respirators can be used when new N95 respirators are unavailable during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Novel Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Test Demonstrates Good Sensitivity, Specificity
The Theraflu Home FluTest, a novel rapid influenza diagnostic test, demonstrated good sensitivity and specificity for both influenza A and B viruses.
Managing Chronic Headache During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Q&A
Matthew Robbins, MD, author of “COVID-19 and headache: a primer for trainees,” details how care has changed for patients with chronic headaches in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tobacco Smoke Exposure Limits Benefits of CFTR Modulators in Cystic Fibrosis
Tobacco smoke exposure inhibited the therapeutic benefit of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator modulators in pediatric patients.
Lower Calculated Lung Cancer Risk in Black Patients Eligible for Screening
Compared with white patients, black patients with screen-detected cancers had a lower calculated lung cancer risk, despite having a significantly higher mean 6-year lung cancer risk.
Lopinavir-Ritonavir Does Not Offer Substantial Benefit in Severe COVID-19
In patients who were hospitalized with severe coronavirus disease, treatment with lopinavir-ritonavir did not provide a substantial benefit beyond standard care.
Dupilumab May Lower Exacerbation Rates in Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
In a post hoc analysis of the LIBERTY ASTHMA QUEST study, researchers found that dupilumab may reduce exacerbations in patients with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.
Ragweed SLIT Tablet Improves Symptoms in Children With Ragweed Allergic Rhinitis
Ragweed sublingual immunotherapy tablet improved symptoms and decreased the need for rescue medication in the largest allergy immunotherapy trial in children with ragweed allergic rhinitis with or without conjunctivitis.
Controlling Antibiotic Adverse Drug Reactions in Cystic Fibrosis
The majority of patients with cystic fibrosis experience at least 1 antibiotic adverse drug reaction.
High-Dose Peanut Oral Immunotherapy Safe, Effective for Peanut Allergy
High-dose peanut oral immunotherapy provided similar or greater efficacy than other previously reported forms of peanut oral immunotherapy without additional safety concerns.
