Study Finds No Negative Impact of COPD Treatment With Vitamin K Antagonists | Docwire News The use of vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) by patients with COPD and atrial fibrillation is not associated with worse respiratory outcomes, a study showed.

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Use of vitamin K antagonists by patients with COPD and atrial fibrillation is not associated with worse respiratory outcomes, according to study findings. #pulmonology #pulmsky #AFib #COPD

The carcinogenicity of e-cigarettes: a qualitative risk assessment Considering carcinogenic risk for vapers in comparison with never-users, findings 2017–25 from all types of investigation record increasing concern and tak

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The carcinogenicity of e-cigarettes: a qualitative risk assessment

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Lung Health Foundation Job Board - Medical Director, Primary Care Asthma & COPD Program (PCAP) (Volunteer) Job vacancy for the role of Medical Director, Primary Care Asthma & COPD Program (PCAP) (Volunteer)

Hey #medsky #pulmsky - The Lung Health Foundation is recruiting a Medical Director for their Primary Care Asthma & COPD Program. Ontario clinicians who want evidence-based programming that is responsive to primary care practice should apply to this remote, voluntary, part-time advisory role. 🫁

More highlights from our most recent episode on the new PE guidelines. Follow up care for PE is essential; see what testing and evaluation is recommended and when.

Full episode wherever you get podcasts or on YouTube!

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Proposed budget will eliminate NIEHS and fold it into CDC, eliminate NCCIH and NIMHD, merge NIDA with NIAAA. NIGMS gets an increase of $1.1 billion, all other budgets are cut

Study Finds Increased Risk for Asthma Exacerbation With Gabapentinoid Use | Docwire News A nationwide retrospective cohort study identified gabapentinoid use as a risk factor for asthma exacerbation among adults with asthma and comorbid neuropathic or chronic pain.

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Using gabapentinoids for pain increases the risk for exacerbation among adults with asthma, a study showed. #pulmonology #pulmsky #asthma #pain #gabapentinoid

A fake pack of cigarettes branded for a pulmonary group for April Fools

A fake cigarette pack, 3d printed in the style of a vintage "Lucky Strike" cigarette pack, customized for a Pulmonary/Critical Care physician for April Fools 2026

I am very excited and proud of my office #AprilFools jokes this year. #Medsky #Pulmsky

ARC Environmental Health Advances

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Are you an environmental health scientist or toxicologist? Don't want to pay high Open Access fees? Consider @uncpress.bsky.social 's new Diamond Open Access journal, Environmental Health Advances, free for both authors and reader.

Topics include:
❄️ Static #lung preservation at 10° Celsius
🫁 #PGD-3 with #EVLP lung transplant versus standard LTX
⚙️ Escalating #MCS in patients with STEMI-related #cardiogenicshock
🌬️ Does open lung protective ventilation (OLPV) improve donor lung utilization?

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Anesthesiology and Critical Care Transplant Topics on Journal Watch Presented by the ISHLT Early Career and Trainee Committee, this month's ISHLT Journal Watch explores topics in critical care and transplant-related topics in anesthesiology.

This month's #ISHLTJournalWatch features studies in critical care and transplant anesthesiology. Brigitte Hollander of Auckland City Hospital is the guest editor for the issue.

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Early Functional Testing May Help Measure Recovery After Pulmonary Embolism | Docwire News A pilot study showed early testing helps clinicians track functional and physiological recovery after pulmonary embolism.

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A pilot study showed early testing helps clinicians track functional and physiological recovery after pulmonary embolism. #pulmonaryembolism #pulmonology #pulmsky

More Patients With Community-Acquired Pneumonia Need Fungal Infection Testing | Docwire News Study findings indicate the need for increased testing for fungal disease in patients with community-acquired pneumonia.

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Patients with community-acquired pneumonia need increased testing for fungal disease, a recent study suggests. #pulmonology #pulmsky #pneumonia

Trends in Weight Status and E-Cigarette Use Among U.S. Youth From 2017 to 2023 E-cigarette use and obesity are often studied independently, yet emerging evidence suggests that obesity and e-cigarette use may occur together and ca…

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"Overall adolescent e-cigarette use declined after 2020 ... Declines were not significant among female adolescents, particularly those with overweight or obesity."

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🚨New Episode Out Today on the Recent 2026 Joint Society Pulmonary Embolism Guidelines with lead author Dr. Mark Creager!🚨

Listen wherever you get your podcasts or check out the full episode on YouTube m.youtube.com/@pulmpeeps

Infographic 👇 . New clinical categories to learn!

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Urinary Incontinence Is Common for Patients in Pulmonary Rehab | Docwire News Urinary incontinence is common among patients in pulmonary rehabilitation and may hinder attendance, suggesting UI screening and management should be part of the rehab framework.

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Urinary incontinence screening & management should be part of the framework for pulmonary rehab, say the authors of a study examining the prevalence and effects of UI among PR participants. #pulmonology #pulmsky #pulmonaryrehab #urinaryincontinence

What to know about the meningitis outbreak in England causing angst among university students A meningitis outbreak in southeast England has led to the deaths of a university student and a pupil from a nearby school.

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What to know about the meningitis outbreak in England

"... bacteria is often lying dormant in the nose or throat of individuals and can spread through coughing, kissing or sharing drinks and vapes."

Upper Airway Anatomy and Clinical Factors Predict OSA Severity in a Small Cohort | Docwire News Cone-beam CT-based airway assessment may aid early identification and risk stratification of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), particularly in resource-limited settings.

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A study's findings highlight the combined role of demographic, clinical, and upper airway anatomical factors in #OSA. #pulmonology #pulmsky #sleepmedicine #obstructivesleepapnea

An ‘Unprecedented’ Outbreak of Meningitis Raises Alarm in Britain

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An ‘Unprecedented’ Outbreak of Meningitis Raises Alarm in Britain

"In a small setting like a nightclub, it could be transmitted to others through sharing drinks or vapes, coughing, sneezing or singing. "

Smoking rates are at a historic low. You're not hearing about it from the government The CDC had remarkable data on smoking rates last fall, but it no longer had smoking experts available to review it and disseminate it.

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That the US smoking declined to under 10% in 2024 deserves celebration ! The fact that the federal government has not provided an analysis of the NHIS and NYTS data should not.

Acute respiratory and ocular effects of electronic cigarettes: A pre–post experimental study in healthy users Introduction: The use of electronic cigarettes (ECs) has increased alarmingly among young people, often perceived as a safer alternative to conventional tobacco. Studies demonstrating that these are ...

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"... a statistically significant decrease in FeNO was observed ... particularly in nonsmokers, suggesting an airway inflammatory response... In dual users, a significant increase in pulmonary resistance...was detected"

Acute respiratory and ocular effects of electronic cigarettes: A pre–post experimental study in healthy users Introduction: The use of electronic cigarettes (ECs) has increased alarmingly among young people, often perceived as a safer alternative to conventional tobacco. Studies demonstrating that these are ...

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"... a statistically significant decrease in FeNO was observed ... particularly in nonsmokers, suggesting an airway inflammatory response... In dual users, a significant increase in pulmonary resistance...was detected"

The final study for Feb's #ISHLTJournalWatch was reviewed by Baharan Zarrabian of Duke, who explores Muhtadi Alnababteh's study on whether early post-txp recipient tissue injury can predict mortality or #allograft dysfunction in #LungTransplant.

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Adverse symptoms attributed to e-cigarettes over six months among participants of a randomized controlled trial testing nicotine freebase e-cigarettes for smoking cessation – Secondary analysis of the... Implications E-cigarette use for smoking cessation can lead to adverse symptoms, such as dry mouth, mouth/throat irritation, and cough. The proportion of t

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In @ntrjournal.bsky.social : Adverse symptoms attributed to e-cigarettes over six months among participants of a randomized controlled trial testing nicotine freebase e-cigarettes for smoking cessation

The US slashed research for cancer, Alzheimer’s, mental health — and nearly everything else Revealed in one chart.

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Great reporting by @vox.com :

The US slashed research for cancer, Alzheimer’s, mental health - and nearly everything else
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FDA move on flavored vapes rattles public health experts New FDA guidance suggests mint, coffee, and spice vape flavors could be authorized, raising debate over toxic additives and youth vaping risks.

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@fda.gov may consider approval of toxic and youth-appealing flavors in e-cigarettes

Thanks, @sarah-todd.bsky.social , for the interview in @statnews.com:

FDA move on flavored vapes rattles public health experts

In the phase 3 TETON-2 trial involving patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, inhaled treprostinil was associated with a smaller decline in forced vital capacity and a lower risk of clinical worsening than placebo over 52 weeks. Full trial results: nej.md/4s7qQao

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