Inhaled Nitric Oxide Examined for Lowering Neonate Mortality
The researchers identified 993 neonates (2.6%) who received iNO among 37,909 neonates in the study sample. A total of 971 patients were included in each of the two matched cohorts.
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Removing Behavioral Interventions May Up Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing
The researchers found that the rate of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing decreased in control clinics from 14.2 to 11.8% during the post-intervention period (absolute difference, −2.4%).
Nintedanib Effective in IPF Regardless of Disease Severity
Two post-hoc analyses have demonstrated efficacy of nintedanib in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), regardless of a patient’s disease severity at the start of the trials.
Which Drugs Have Positive, Negative Impacts on Sleep Apnea?
A new review of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and potential underlying drug interactions, has identified drugs that exacerbate OSA and should be avoided.
High-Flow Therapy vs. CPAP in Preemies with Respiratory Distress
For preterm infants with early respiratory distress, high-flow therapy used as primary support is associated with a higher rate of treatment failure than continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Higher A-Fib Risks For Sleep Apnea Patients With Pacemakers
Patients with pacemakers and sleep apnea are at much greater risk for atrial fibrillation, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Heart Rhythm Society.
No Benefit from Triple Therapy for COPD Exacerbations
HealthDay News — The addition of tiotropium to long-acting β2-agonists (LABA) and/or inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) does not reduce chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations compared to LABA/ICS alone, according to a study published online April 20 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. Eliana Ferroni, M.D., from the Lazio Regional Health Service in Rome, and colleagues…
Xylitol-Based Nasal Care Products Available OTC
Xlear have announced that their line of xylitol-based products for adults with upper respiratory problems will be available at 1,300 Target stores nationwide.
Why Lifestyle Modifications Should be Essential Additions to CPAP Initiation
For patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), initiation of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is associated with a reduction in basal metabolic rate (BMR).
Neurocognitive Functions Impacted in Kids With Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) has a deleterious impact in children, affecting neurocognitive functioning, according to a study published online in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
