Cold Agglutinin Syndrome Secondary to Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infection in Adults: Insights from a Large French Observational Study
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Cold Agglutinin Syndrome Secondary to Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infection in Adults: Insights from a Large French Observational Study

A national French study reveals that cold agglutinin syndrome (CAS) develops about 10 days after Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection onset, often requiring ICU care and transfusions, with a generally favorable prognosis despite frequent venous thromboembolism and no clear benefit from glucocorticoid treatment.
Impact of E-cigarette Use on Cardiovascular Risk, Lung Function, and Clinical Outcomes in Smokers: Insights from a Randomised Placebo-Controlled Trial
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Impact of E-cigarette Use on Cardiovascular Risk, Lung Function, and Clinical Outcomes in Smokers: Insights from a Randomised Placebo-Controlled Trial

This review synthesizes trial evidence showing that nicotine-containing e-cigarettes modestly improve lipid profiles but cause no significant changes in lung function or other cardiovascular markers compared to cigarette substitutes in smokers reducing cigarette use.
Long-term Ambient Air Pollution Exposure and Asthma Exacerbation Risk in Women: Evidence from the Nurses’ Health Study II
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Long-term Ambient Air Pollution Exposure and Asthma Exacerbation Risk in Women: Evidence from the Nurses’ Health Study II

Long-term exposure to ambient air pollutants, notably nitrogen dioxide, is linked to increased asthma exacerbations in women, independent of plant-based diet adherence, underscoring the need for stricter air quality standards and targeted resilience strategies.