Background— Statins have anti-inflammatory properties that are independent of their lipid-lowering
abilities. We hypothesized that statin therapy before the onset of an acute bacterial …

Purpose Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients may suffer from poor
sleep and health-related quality of life. We hypothesized that disturbed sleep in COPD is …

Study Objectives: It is commonly believed that louder snoring is associated with more severe
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We evaluated the association between snoring intensity …

Background: We previously described an association between atrial fibrillation and central
sleep apnea in a group of patients with congestive heart failure. We hypothesized that the …

Covid-19 Booster in Long-Term Care Facilities During a surge in cases of Covid-19 in Israel,
a rapid deployment of BNT162b2 booster injections was initiated in long-term care facilities …

Importance The administration of a fourth BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine dose was approved
in Israel in December 2021 for individuals 60 years or older who were vaccinated with a …

BACKGROUND The high frequency of readmissions in patients with COPD remains a significant
problem. The impact of a pulmonologist follow-up visit during the month after discharge …

Background A clinical study was performed to assess the safety and efficacy of bilateral
AeriSeal Emphysematous Lung Sealant System (ELS) treatment in patients with advanced …

Importance COVID-19 vaccine might be less immunogenic and effective among residents of
long-term care facilities (LTCFs). Objective To examine the association of BNT162b2 third …

Study Objectives: Women are underrepresented and thus sleep conditions are underdiagnosed
at sleep clinics that evaluate sleep-disordered breathing. The most common sign of …