Annals of internal medicine

The most recent articles from: Ann. Intern. Med. October 2009

Ann. Intern. Med. · Oct 2009

Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study

Effect of fluticasone with and without salmeterol on pulmonary outcomes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized trial.

Inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) and long-acting beta(2)-agonists (LABAs) are used to treat moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ⋯ ICS therapy decreases inflammation and can attenuate decline in lung function in steroid-naive patients with moderate to severe COPD. Adding LABAs does not enhance these effects. .

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Ann. Intern. Med. · Oct 2009

Randomized Controlled Trial

Facemasks and hand hygiene to prevent influenza transmission in households: a cluster randomized trial.

Few data are available about the effectiveness of nonpharmaceutical interventions for preventing influenza virus transmission. ⋯ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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