Pulmonary arterial hypertension tends to vary in presentation in patients of different races and ethnicities.
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Prenatal factors such as intrauterine growth retardation, infection, and placental inflammation can affect lung development in neonates.
The pathogeneses of steroid insensitivity in severe, steroid-resistant asthma may unlock new potential treatments.
Recent research suggests that perioperative and postoperative pulmonary rehabilitation improves outcomes in patients undergoing thoracic surgery.
Considered low-hanging fruit by hackers, the health care sector is particularly vulnerable to attack.
An estimated 55% to 85% of hospital-acquired pneumonia infections involve gram-negative bacteria, while 20% to 30% of cases involve gram-positive cocci.
Medical devices such as thermometers and pacemakers are regulated differently than pharmaceuticals in the US.
Pharmaceutical research has made vast improvements in genetic studies and patient-targeted therapies.
Susannah L. Rose, PhD discusses her thoughts of industry funded patient advocacy organizations and what clinicians should keep in mind when interpreting results of research.
Medicaid expansion under the American Care Act decreased uninsurance rates but patient care lacks improvement on coverage.