Pulmonology
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COPD adds complexity to shared decision making for LDCT lung cancer screening
Current guidelines stress the importance of shared decision making, with discussion of the risks and benefits of screening.
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Air pollution levels correlated with cardiorespiratory mortality, reduced life expectancy
Fine particulate matter pollution is associated with increased cardiorespiratory mortality, particularly in lower-income areas.
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New analysis challenges fluid resuscitation guidelines for patients in shock
For children in shock, fluid resuscitation has counterproductive effects on respiratory and neurologic function.
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Measles cases have slowed but not stopped
CDC removes California from the list of active measles outbreaks.
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Patients with COPD at heightened risk for community-acquired pneumonia requiring hospitalization
COPD patients were about 18 times more likely to develop community-acquired pneumonia requiring hospitalization.
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No reduction in PE risk with vena cava filters after severe injury
MELBOURNE – “Given the cost and risks associated with a vena cava filter, our data suggest that there is no urgency to insert the filter in...
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Sleepiest OSA patients have worse CV outcomes
The findings suggest that excessively sleepy OSA patients are more likely to benefit from CPAP therapy in preventing CV disease.
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Risk of cardiac events jumps after COPD exacerbation
Acute COPD exacerbations are associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiac events in the 4 weeks after the exacerbation.
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Evidence supports accuracy of COPD diagnosis tool
Large, longitudinal study in diverse COPD populations affirms accuracy of FEV1:FVC ratio
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Subset of patients benefits from in-hospital sleep apnea screening
SAN ANTONIO – Readmission rates can be reduced in hospitalized cardiac patients who use CPAP consistently.