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Longitudinal Effects of Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor
A prospective longitudinal study shows that elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor is associated with substantial benefits in health outcomes.
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Individual Risk Factors of PM2.5 Associated With Wintertime Mortality in Urban Patients With COPD
A study of 19,243 deceased veterans with prior COPD diagnosis finds wintertime PM2.5 exposure was associated with elevated mortality risk in people with COPD.
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Use and Outcomes of Peripheral Vasopressors in Early Sepsis-Induced Hypotension Across Michigan Hospitals
A retrospective cohort study shows peripheral vasopressor initiation had practical benefits, including expedited vasopressor administration and avoidance of central line placement in one-third of patients.
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Urban-Rural Differences in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis-Related Mortality Rates in the United States
This population-based study examines the urban and rural differences in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis clinical syndrome-related mortality rates in the United States.
Impact of Left Heart Disease Risk Factors on Outcomes in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Therapy
A real-world cohort study shows that patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension with left heart disease risk factors were less likely to be exposed to initial combination therapy.
A Nasal Swab Classifier to Evaluate the Probability of Lung Cancer in Patients With Pulmonary Nodules
Original research shows that the nasal classifier provides an accurate assessment of probability of lung cancer in individuals with pulmonary nodules ≤30 mm who smoke or have previously smoked.
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