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The teen vaping crisis is about #nicotine #addiction. Teen addiction can happen within days to weeks and can negatively impact how the brain develops. Thomas Ylioja, PhD, clinical director of smoking cessation programs at National Jewish Health, explains how nicotine can affect your teen in this FOX31 KDVR.com story. https://brnw.ch/21wLhgM

#COVID-19 has resurfaced and caused a surge in ER visits. Our Chief Medical Officer, Carrie Horn, MD, explains what you need to know in this FOX31 https://brnw.ch/21wLgoR clip. https://brnw.ch/21wLgoS

Optimizing Care for EGPA: Evidence-Based Strategies for Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment Authors: Ora Singer, MD, MS; Eileen Wang, MD, MPH; Michael E. Wechsler, MD, MMSc Patients with EGPA experience a complex and challenging journey. The rare disease is characterized by systemic vasculitis, leading to inflammation of blood vessels, often accompanied by an abnormal accumulation of eosinophils in tissues and organs. EGPA is challenging to diagnose and differentiate from other related eosinophilic disorders. This difficult disease presents healthcare providers with a challenge to effectively diagnose and provide timely interventions to prevent severe complications for patients with EGPA. In this program, a multidisciplinary expert faculty panel discusses EGPA pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based management strategies to improve patient outcomes. Patient case scenarios and patient perspective video clips will illustrate challenges and management strategies for providers who treat patients with EGPA. Earn 1.0 CME by completing this free program here: https://brnw.ch/21wLcrA

Using #biomarkers to identify patients with mild persistent #asthma could represent a huge step toward better #treatment. New research led by pediatric allergist Ronina Covar, MD, looks to do just that. Learn more about her study: https://lnkd.in/gwKFqe98

The negative health impacts of #drinking are well known, but new research suggests that pairing #alcohol with #airtravel could be a hazardous #combination. Cardiologist Andrew Freeman, MD, comments on the findings in this story by CNN. https://brnw.ch/21wL91a

Certain ingredients in deodorant, such as propylene glycol, can irritate the skin and even cause allergic #reactions. Pediatric allergist Michael Nevid, MD, explains ways to test your skin in this story by the National Eczema Association. #eczema https://lnkd.in/gctF5CmN

Today is #WorldBronchiectasisDay. Bronchiectasis is a disease of the airway becoming inflamed, irreversibly dilated, and impacted with mucus. Impaired mucociliary clearance may be a source of recurrent infections and worsening of the disease process, so a variety of ways have been developed to help accentuate mucus removal from the bronchial airway. We are pleased to share this free #CME program, Keeping Pace with Bronchiectasis: Early Diagnosis, Management, and Emerging Treatments featuring Charles L. Daley, MD, Steven E. Lommatzsch, MD and Pamela J. McShane, MD. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: 1, Review bronchiectasis burden, etiologies, and risk factors. 2. Apply best practices for early diagnosis of bronchiectasis. 3. Identify the role of neutrophilic inflammation in patients with bronchiectasis. 4. Select best options for management of bronchiectasis. This course can be accessed at: https://brnw.ch/21wL4sC

Trading time in front of the TV for light physical activity can make a huge difference for your #longevity. Cardiologist Andrew Freeman, MD, explains how you can kick some of your #sedentary habits and adopt a #healthier lifestyle in this story by CNN. https://lnkd.in/g8F7Z2UZ

An estimated 35% of people living with cystic fibrosis (CF) – including both children and adults – are unaware that they have the condition. Failure to detect CF at newborn screening may lead to diagnostic delays persisting as long as into adulthood. Missed or delayed diagnoses of CF and CFTR-related disorders can have important implications for disease progression and health outcomes. Participants in this program will increase their awareness about missed diagnoses of CF, examine factors that lead to missed diagnoses including race, rare mutations and pancreatic sufficiency, and analyze options for patient testing and treatment of suspected CF and CFTR-related disorders. This online program is led by Dr. Jennifer Taylor-Cousar, MD, MSCS, ATSF; Dr. Jared J. Eddy, MD, MPhil, MSc; and Sara Dederman Brayshaw, RN, BS, MSN. Target Audience: Infectious Disease Physicians, Pulmonologists, Gastroenterologists, Primary Care Physicians, advanced practice providers and registered nurses. 1.0 CME/CNE https://brnw.ch/21wKRUw