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News from the fellows and faculty members of the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the University of Miami. By Mehdi Mirsaeidi

[Mehdi Mirsaeidi @mmirsae]

Climate change has been affecting people. We need action now! Chronic exposure to PM1 is associated with conditions including silicosis, asthma, cognitive decline, and Alzheimer’s disease. @ATS_Assemblies @WHO https://t.co/t3zk92f01a

[Mehdi Mirsaeidi @mmirsae]

vaping and COVID19; it presents a significant additional concern. ⁦@ATS_Assemblies⁩ ⁦@umiamimedicine⁩ ⁦@UMPCCSM⁩ ⁦@WHO⁩ ⁦@CDCTobaccoFree⁩ ⁦@ECigDirect_UK⁩ https://t.co/NWGdFyj6Q3

[Mehdi Mirsaeidi @mmirsae]

Happily read this “shock, treatment with intravenous vitamin C, hydrocortisone, and thiamine, compared with intravenous hydrocortisone alone, did not significantly improve the duration of time alive and free of vasopressor administration over 7 days” https://t.co/Oy2GjAmYb4

[Julio Frenk @julio_frenk]

We are committed to finding solutions to stem the impact of #climatechange, which is already affecting the lives of people everywhere. The discussions these past three days here at @univmiami @UMiamiRSMAS give us every reason to do so with hope and tenacity. #MiamiClimate2020

[Mehdi Mirsaeidi @mmirsae]

Are we ready for 2019-nCoV?

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Conference Schedule Week of Nov 10th

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Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care​

Week of October 21st, 2019

[Mehdi Mirsaeidi @mmirsae]

So promising! CDC says "E-cigarette, or vaping, products should never be used by youths, young adults, or women who are pregnant. There is no safe tobacco product, and the use of any tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, carries a risk". https://t.co/RfaJL0JlbA via @@CDCgov

[Mehdi Mirsaeidi @mmirsae]

Agreed!

[Mehdi Mirsaeidi @mmirsae]

I would not forget Mast cell role with this cartoon! Beautifully done!

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Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care​ weekly meetings

Week of October 6th, 2019

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HIGH-WEAN in JAMA found post-extubation NIV better than HFNC for reintubation (especially for pts with hypercarbia). Coupled with prior data for HFNC in low-risk patients...would all ICU patients benefit from some form of post-extubation support?

https://t.co/goJRsKfwKW

[Mehdi Mirsaeidi @mmirsae]

In the new paper from our lab @UMPCCSM, it has been suggested that serum albumin may be a biomarker of pulmonary sarcoidosis chronicity @StopSarcoidosis https://t.co/SP83OwwdkQ

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More information on vaping associated pulmonary illness; lipoid pneumonia after THC vaping concentrates or oils. Outbreak of Electronic-Cigarette–Associated Acute Lipoid Pneumonia ... https://t.co/Y6aXzjJEU5 via @@CDCgov

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Division of PCCSM Grand Rounds
Dr. Stephanie Levine, MD
CHEST President Elected

Title: Pulmonary & Critical Care Issues in Pregnancy
Date: September 19, 2019
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Jackson Memorial Hospital, Central Building, second floor auditorium

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Division of PCCSM Grand Rounds
Dr. Stephanie Levine, MD
CHEST President Elected

Title: Pulmonary & Critical Care Issues in Pregnancy
Date: September 19, 2019
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Jackson Memorial Hospital, Central Building, second floor auditorium

[Mehdi Mirsaeidi @mmirsae]

Vaping related ARDS syndrome is a serous concern and has to be investigated urgently.

[Mehdi Mirsaeidi @mmirsae]

An important report on potential effects of microbial #MAC #EV on live cells! This pilot study clearly shows a need for further investigation on the topic. Kudos to Dr. Kamran for this excellent work! https://t.co/xhZpfr8lBr

[Mehdi Mirsaeidi @mmirsae]

Vaping CBD, THC, flavored nicotine, and even free nicotine cartridges may cause lung symptoms. South Florida man warns to 'vape at your own risk' after contracting mystery illness https://t.co/ZGGpK4mtQ8