Respiratory Muscle Training in Multiple Sclerosis: Assessing the Evidence
Early intervention in the case of respiratory compromise in patients with multiple sclerosis has the potential to prevent infection and maintain pulmonary function.
All articles by Cindy Lampner
Time to Sputum Culture Conversion in Isoniazid-Resistant Tuberculosis
Time to sputum culture conversation was not statistically significant between isoniazid-resistant tuberculosis and isoniazid-suspectible tuberculosis.
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection Risk In Infants Impacted by Maternal Vaccination
Hospitalization risk was increased in infants of vaccinated vs nonvaccinated mothers only during the first 90 days of life.
Does High-Dose Flu Vaccine Reduce Hospitalizations in Nursing Home Residents?
Influenza and pulmonary-related hospitalizations were lower in elderly patients who received the high-dose trivalent influenza vaccine vs the standard dose.
Managing COPD Exacerbations With Doxycycline Plus Prednisone
The first study of antibiotic use in outpatients with COPD exacerbations found that doxycycline plus prednisone did not prolong the time between exacerbations.
Ramped vs Sniffing for ICU Endotracheal Intubation: Which is Better?
The first study to examine patient positioning during intubation outside of the operating room yields surprising results.
Pack-Year Smoking History Best Elicited by Shared-Decision Making
Electronic medical records inadequate for determining whether patients meet pack-year requirement for lung cancer screening researchers warn.
Lowering ARDS Risk in Sepsis With Preadmission Corticosteroids
Patients were at reduced risk for ARDS if they had sepsis and took oral corticosteroids prior to ICU admission
ARDS Risk Decreased With Preadmission Corticosteroid Use in Sepsis
Patients with sepsis who received oral corticosteroids before intensive care unit admission were at reduced risk for acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Two Years of Sublingual Immunotherapy Ineffective for Allergic Rhinitis
Two years is insufficient for sublingual immunotherapy to induce long-term clinical efficacy in allergic rhinitis.
