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Detroit Air Quality Update June 29th 2023

Plum Health

Detroit Air Quality Update June 29th 2023 Unfortunately, today the air quality is 157 - 184, which is unhealthy. Visibility is good and asthma exacerbations happen with fewer frequency. What is the typical air quality? The typical air quality index is closer to 30. what is the air quality like today?

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Clinician reminders in EHRs improve asthma care

Medical Xpress

Asthma care reminders for clinicians improve patients' use of preventive medication and reduce caregiver's concerns about these medications, according to a new study. The findings will be presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2023 Meeting, held April 27-May 1 in Washington, D.C.

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Increasingly under fire as potential health hazards, gas stoves could be banned in 2023

Medical Xpress

Citing studies that link gas stoves to health problems, including asthma in children, a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission official said his agency will begin a formal review process that could lead to new regulations.

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Green Practice News: April 2025

My Green Doctor

According to the 2023 report of the Lancet Countdown, mortality caused by extreme heat events increased by 53.7% Relate sustainability topics to chronic disease prevention—air pollution and asthma, heat exposure and cardiovascular risks, food systems and metabolic health. from 2000 to 2018 among people over 65 years old.

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Navigating the Quademic: Clinical Differentiation of Influenza, RSV, COVID-19, and Norovirus in Pediatric Emergency Care

PEMBlog

Diagnostic Costs : Influenza rapid diagnostic tests: $100-$200 Risk Stratification : Young children (<5 years), particularly those <2 years, and children with chronic conditions such as asthma or immunosuppression, are at higher risk for severe outcomes. Updated 2023 Jan 23]. Updated 2023 Jun 20].

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PEMPix 2024 Online Case #2: Flight of Passage

PEMBlog

2023 Jul 24. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan–. He initially presented to his pediatrician two months prior with 10 days of cough and unexplained fevers. Clin Perinatol. 2022 Dec;49(4):907-926. doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2022.08.003. 2022.08.003. PMID: 36328607. Chakraborty RK, Modi P, Sharma S. Pulmonary Sequestration.

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OPDP Comes out Swinging With A Warning Letter on Unsubstantiated Efficacy

FDA Law Blog

The indication includes a limitation of use that Breztri is not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm or for the treatment of asthma. This blogger is curious to see what else OPDP has up its sleeve for 2023. The drug does not have a Boxed Warning, but has an extensive list of Warnings (17 in total). But a Warning Letter?