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Smoke Pollution Linked to Increase in Hospitalizations in Older Adults

April 30th 2025

Respiratory diseases made up the hospitalizations in older adults after they were exposed to wildfire smoke.

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Health Gains From US Smoking Decline Fall Short of Expectations

April 28th 2025

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Nerandomilast Improves Lung Function in Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis: FIBRONEER-ILD

February 13th 2025

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Combination Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates Granted Fast Track Designation

December 16th 2024

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Ambient Toxins Linked to Disabilities in Minority Schoolchildren

December 10th 2024

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Managing Patients With COPD: Evidence-Based Care and Optimizing Value of New and Emerging Targeted Therapies

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COVID-19
November 9th 2020

Pfizer Says Vaccine 90% Effective; Biden Team Announces COVID-19 Transition Panel

Allison Inserro
Pfizer said interim data on its coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine show 90% efficacy; meanwhile, President-elect Joe Biden released the names of his coronavirus advisory board.
pregnant woman in hospital
November 9th 2020

Safe Pregnancy Is Possible for Women With ILD, Study Finds

Skylar Jeremias
In contrast with previous research, a new study suggests that women with interstitial lung disease (ILD) may not need to avoid or terminate pregnancy.
N95 respirator mask
November 5th 2020

Contributor: Made in NC—Reimagining the PPE Supply Chain and Saving Each Other Just in Time

In 2020, there is no item more precious than the N95 respirator mask—a symbol of scarcity due to the systematic failures of coordination, preparation, and policy solutions to respond to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
flu vaccine vials
November 5th 2020

Study on Flu Vaccination Rates Suggests COVID-19 Immunity May Be Difficult to Achieve

Skylar Jeremias
An analysis of state vaccination rates from the previous flu season suggest that certain communities may face significant challenges in achieving coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) immunity.
Lungs
November 3rd 2020

Complexity of PF-ILD Creates Detection, Treatment Challenges

Skylar Jeremias
Presenters at CHEST 2020 discussed the concept of how patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) can develop a progressive fibrosis phenotype and how providers can detect and treat these patients.
Maura Abbott, PhD, AOCNP, CPNP, RN, Columbia University School of Nursing
October 30th 2020

Dr Maura Abbott: Talk to Your Patients About Their Vaccine Fears

Spend time with your patients, discussing both the risks and benefits of a potential coronavirus disease 2019 vaccine, emphasized Maura Abbott, PhD, AOCNP, CPNP, RN, assistant professor of nursing at the Columbia University School of Nursing.
What We’re Reading: Ransomware Threatens Health Systems; Government Purchases Antibody Drug; Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Plan
October 29th 2020

What We’re Reading: Ransomware Threatens Health Systems; Government Purchases Antibody Drug; Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Plan

AJMC Staff
Ransomware attacks threaten US hospitals; the Trump administration purchases 300,000 doses of an antibody drug; CMS releases coverage plan for COVID-19 vaccine and treatments.
Young boy with inhaler
October 28th 2020

Depression, Anxiety in Pregnancy Linked to Worse Respiratory Health in Children, Study Suggests

Skylar Jeremias
Depression and anxiety in pregnant women may disrupt fetal lung development, leading to an increased incidence of asthma and respiratory symptoms in their children.
Study Backs Decision to Move Forward With Pfizer Vaccine Candidate
October 14th 2020

Study Backs Decision to Move Forward With Pfizer Vaccine Candidate

Skylar Jeremias
Study results from a phase 1 trial looking at 2 RNA-based severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 vaccine candidates give further insight into the candidates’ safety profiles.
COVID-19 spike protein
October 12th 2020

First Case of COVID-19 Reinfection Detected in the US

Skylar Jeremias
The United States has its first reported of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reinfection, in a young male patient with no underlying immune conditions.
Stethoscope superimposed on flag image
October 9th 2020

US Signs Deal With AstraZeneca to Develop, Make COVID-19 Antibody Treatment

Gianna Melillo
The Trump administration signed a $486 million agreement with AstraZeneca to develop a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) antibody treatment.
e-Cigarette Use Rises Among Young Adults Who Have Not Smoked Combustible Cigarettes, Study Finds
October 6th 2020

e-Cigarette Use Rises Among Young Adults Who Have Not Smoked Combustible Cigarettes, Study Finds

Rose McNulty
Research from the American Cancer Society suggests that more young people are being introduced to nicotine via e-cigarettes.
Trump to Be Discharged From Hospital Despite Continued COVID-19 Treatments
October 5th 2020

Trump to Be Discharged From Hospital Despite Continued COVID-19 Treatments

Laura Joszt, MA
About 3 days after being airlifted to the hospital to be treated for symptoms stemming from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection, the president is returning to the White House.
Experts Discuss Myths of COVID-19 and Clarify Misunderstandings
October 4th 2020

Experts Discuss Myths of COVID-19 and Clarify Misunderstandings

Laura Joszt, MA
During a 1-hour free webinar from MJH Life Sciences™’s COVID-19 Coalition, experts discussed various myths around the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
How Have Colleges, Universities Addressed the COVID-19 Pandemic?
September 30th 2020

How Have Colleges, Universities Addressed the COVID-19 Pandemic?

There were a myriad of factors considered when deciding how to reopen higher education institutions amid the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in prioritizing the safety of students, faculty, and community members, as well as the quality of education delivered.
Moderna SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Elicits Response in Older Adults
September 29th 2020

Moderna SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Elicits Response in Older Adults

Allison Inserro
The study is part of Moderna’s larger trial to find a vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019, which puts older adults, who have weaker immune responses, at a higher risk of more severe illness and death.
What We're Reading: US Boosts COVID-19 Test Distribution; Infection Risk Among Teenagers; Telehealth Waivers End
September 29th 2020

What We're Reading: US Boosts COVID-19 Test Distribution; Infection Risk Among Teenagers; Telehealth Waivers End

AJMC Staff
HHS said it will send 100 million rapid COVID-19 tests to states by year’s end; CDC says teens twice as likely to get coronavirus infection than young children; several private health insurers to stop waiving telehealth copays.
Combatting COVID-19 Misinformation
September 25th 2020

Combatting COVID-19 Misinformation

Laura Joszt, MA
Almost as fast as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spread around the world, so has misinformation about the infectious disease. MJH Life Sciences™ will host a free webinar to get the facts from the experts.
Dr Victoria Smith on Experience Taking Part in a COVID-19 Vaccine Trial
September 24th 2020

Dr Victoria Smith on Experience Taking Part in a COVID-19 Vaccine Trial

By taking part in a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine trial, participants can provide their personalized experience, which may help protect future generations of similar race and socioeconomic background.
What We're Reading: CDC’s About-Face on COVID-19 as Airborne; HHS Revokes FDA's Rule-Making Authority; Flying During the Pandemic
September 21st 2020

What We're Reading: CDC’s About-Face on COVID-19 as Airborne; HHS Revokes FDA's Rule-Making Authority; Flying During the Pandemic

AJMC Staff
The CDC abruptly pulled guidance saying that COVID-19 is primarily spread via airborne transmission; HHS issues memo stating that the FDA no longer has the authority to sign any new rules on food, vaccines; a novel study examines risk of infection during a flight.
Multidisciplinary Discussion Benefits Diagnosis, Management of ILD, Study Finds
September 18th 2020

Multidisciplinary Discussion Benefits Diagnosis, Management of ILD, Study Finds

Jaime Rosenberg
Implementing a multidisciplinary discussion has positive implications for both the diagnosis and management of interstitial lung disease (ILD), according to study findings.
Concurrent Wildfire, Pandemic Hazards Test US Mental, Physical Health
September 15th 2020

Concurrent Wildfire, Pandemic Hazards Test US Mental, Physical Health

Gianna Melillo
As smoke from West Coast wildfires threatens to worsen outdoor air quality across the country, concerns of indoor air quality are mounting following reports on how insufficient ventilation systems facilitate aerosol spread of COVID-19.
Researchers Test Montelukast as Personalized Asthma Therapy
September 9th 2020

Researchers Test Montelukast as Personalized Asthma Therapy

Allison Inserro
Researchers wanted to see if children with a certain allele benefitted from receiving montelukast instead of long-acting beta-2 agonist/inhaled corticosteroid therapy.
Dr Anthony Fauci Discusses the Systemic Effects of COVID-19
September 7th 2020

Dr Anthony Fauci Discusses the Systemic Effects of COVID-19

While coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is largely a respiratory disease, it is actually a systemic disease that has a wide range of effects and postinfection sequelae that aren’t yet fully known, said Anthony S. Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Myopathies Linked to Worse Outcomes in Systemic Sclerosis
September 5th 2020

Myopathies Linked to Worse Outcomes in Systemic Sclerosis

AJMC Staff
For patients with systemic sclerosis, myopathy is a risk factor for worse outcomes and survival, according to a recent study.
Bioethicists Propose Measures for Equitable Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccine
September 3rd 2020

Bioethicists Propose Measures for Equitable Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccine

Allison Inserro
Nineteen bioethicists proposed a 3-phase plan for equitable distribution of a vaccine for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
What We’re Reading: Vaccine Promised by End of Year; Fears of Reinfection; College Contingency Plans
August 28th 2020

What We’re Reading: Vaccine Promised by End of Year; Fears of Reinfection; College Contingency Plans

AJMC Staff
President Donald Trump promised a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine by the end of the year; COVID-19 survivors report anxiety over reinfection; colleges release COVID-19 testing and quarantine data.
What We're Reading: Efficacy of Moderna's Vaccine; FDA Clears $5 COVID-19 Rapid Test; DOJ Wants Nursing Home Data
August 27th 2020

What We're Reading: Efficacy of Moderna's Vaccine; FDA Clears $5 COVID-19 Rapid Test; DOJ Wants Nursing Home Data

AJMC Staff
Preliminary data find Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine effective in older adults; FDA authorizes use of $5 COVID-19 rapid test; the DOJ asks for nursing home data from 4 blue states.
Amid Controversy, HHS Defends Change in COVID-19 Testing Guidance
August 26th 2020

Amid Controversy, HHS Defends Change in COVID-19 Testing Guidance

Allison Inserro
Two days after the CDC changed its guidance on who should get tested for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), HHS said the move was not politically motivated.
Thunderclouds
August 16th 2020

ED Visits for Asthma, COPD Spike Before Thunderstorms Among Medicare Beneficiaries

Jaime Rosenberg
A long-term study of over 46 million Medicare beneficiaries found that emergency department (ED) visits for acute respiratory illnesses such as asthma or COPD sharply increased in the days before a major thunderstorm.
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