Pulmonology
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Why Are We Undertreating So Many Pulmonary Embolisms?
Based on deidentified data, less than half of one percent of patients who experience a PE receive advanced therapy.
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Could a Fungal Infection Cause a Future Pandemic?
Fungal infections are generally not passed between individuals and immunocompetence makes most infections unlikely, but multidrug resistance could...
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AI Tools Could Change Pulmonological Imaging and Prognosis
Radiomics, AI, and other tools may help image processing for diagnosis or prognosis.
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LDCT Lung Cancer Screening Finds Undiagnosed Pulmonary Comorbidities in High-Risk Population
Though not backed by guidelines, use of low-dose CT may help find undiagnosed COPD or other pulmonary disease in those at high-risk.
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New Administration Routes for Adrenaline in Anaphylaxis
Intramuscular autoinjectors are not always used for a variety of reasons; new administration routes may increase use.
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Aquagenic Wrinkling Among Skin-Related Signs of Cystic Fibrosis
Patients with CF can develop diverse dermatologic manifestations.
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New mRNA Vaccines in Development for Cancer and Infections
Different forms and designations of mRNA vaccines are used, depending on the application and desired effect.
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Climate Change’s Impact on Respiratory Care to Increase
Increased particulates, heat, and other climate changes will exacerbate respiratory issues for many, studies find.
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National Mine Safety Group Issues Rule to Reduce Silica Exposure
Inhaling silica or quartz dust can lead to lung cancer, fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, or kidney disease.
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Avian Flu Threat Still Low and Vaccine Measures Are Ready
In spite of transmission to a human in early April, risk of avian flu remains low for the public, say authorities.
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Automated Risk Assessment Tool Reduces Antibiotic Prescribing Rates
An EHR-based risk assessment tool aided clinicians in not prescribing an unnecessary broad-spectrum antibiotic, study states.