COPD Journal Articles

• Radiological and Functional Lung Sequelae of COVID-19 A follow-up of COVID-19 patients provides insight into the radiological findings and lung function after recovery.
  BMC Pulmonary Medicine, April 28, 2021
• Management of Lung Transplantation in the COVID-19 Era A survey of transplant centers provides insight into the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on lung transplant programs and transplant recipients.
  American Journal of Transplantation, April 21, 2021
• COVID-19 Vaccination Intent and Perceptions Early polls suggested that many persons were hesitant to receive COVID-19 vaccination. What was their reasoning, and have intent and perceptions changed over time?
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, April 19, 2021
• COVID-19 and Emergencies in Patients With Diabetes Diabetic emergencies like diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state can be precipitated in patients with COVID-19, highlighting the need for close monitoring of these patients.
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, April 15, 2021
• Peripheral Lymphocyte Counts and Mortality Risk in COVID-19 Is there a link between peripheral lymphocyte counts and the mortality risk of COVID-19 inpatients?
  BMC Pulmonary Medicine, April 09, 2021
• Sexual Orientation and Risk for Adverse COVID-19 Outcomes This analysis found that sexual minority persons have higher prevalence of several underlying health conditions associated with severe outcomes from COVID-19.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, April 07, 2021
• The Severity of OSA Does Not Influence Ambient IGF-I Levels A new study examines the potential impacts of obstructive sleep apnea severity on insulin-like growth factor-I levels.
  Clinical Endocrinology, March 26, 2021
• Long-Term Outcome After Intensive Care for COVID-19 What have we learned about the long-term outcomes of COVID-19 patients who spent time in the ICU? Might these outcomes differ between genders?
  Critical Care, March 26, 2021
• Elevated Glucose Level Leads to Rapid COVID-19 Progression A new study identifies elevated blood glucose levels as a potential risk factor for COVID-19 disease progression and fatality.
  BMC Pulmonary Medicine, March 26, 2021
• Lessons From COVID-19 Can Improve Pneumonia Management What have we learned from the current COVID-19 pandemic that can apply to the management of pneumonia?
  Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases, March 24, 2021
• Asthma, SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 What have we learned about the interaction between asthma and COVID-19? Might asthma medications have an impact on outcomes?
  Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology, March 18, 2021
• Risk of Adverse COVID-19 Outcomes for People Living With HIV Are people living with HIV at an increased risk for COVID-19-related adverse outcomes and mortality? Might certain ART regimens help mitigate the risk?
  AIDS, March 18, 2021
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Atrial Fibrillation Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is prevalent in up to 23% of all AF patients. This review examines the complex inter-relationship of these two conditions and their joint management.
  European Heart Journal, March 15, 2021
• Circulating Levels of CGRP Are Lower in COVID-19 Patients A new study finds that COVID-19 patients have lower levels of CGRP. What are the clinical implications?
  Journal of the Endocrine Society, March 15, 2021
• COVID-19 Information-Seeking and Prevention Behaviors This Florida study investigated engagement with information sources regarding COVID-19 and prevention behaviors among various demographic and chronic disease subgroups.
  Preventing Chronic Disease, March 15, 2021
• Influences on Testosterone and Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin In what ways might these various factors impact male serum testosterone concentrations and sex hormone-binding globulin? What are the implications?
  Clinical Endocrinology, March 12, 2021
• Care of Patients With Respiratory Illness During COVID-19 Find out how to safely manage patients with acute respiratory illness while preventing the transmission of COVID-19.
  Critical Care, March 11, 2021
• Updated Recommendation for Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccine Review the ACIP updated interim COVID-19 vaccine allocation recommendations which have been expanded to include additional groups in Phase 1b and 1c.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, March 05, 2021
• Pulmonary Cavitation: A Complication of Severe COVID-19 A new study examines the prevalence of lung cavitation due to COVID-19. Are you aware of this complication that can develop in patients with severe disease?
  BMC Pulmonary Medicine, February 25, 2021
• Characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Persons With HCV How prevalent is SARS-CoV-2 infection among persons with hepatitis C? Does stage of liver fibrosis impact infection rates?
  Liver International, February 11, 2021