Emphysema

Improving Black Representation in Oncology: ‘Be the Change’

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

Publish Date September 24, 2021

Only 3% of medical oncologists in the United States are Black.

The Ongoing Challenge of Attracting and Retaining Health Care Providers

By

John Schieszer, MA

Publish Date September 17, 2021

The pandemic has accelerated the number of clinicians retiring from practice.

How COVID-19 Affected Management of Lung Nodule Programs

By

Rosemarie A. Tucci, MSN, RN, AOCN®

Publish Date September 13, 2021

Dramatic changes made to lung nodule programs due to COVID-19 included changes to screening criteria and follow-up protocols, plus a whole new group of patients.

Language in Patient Records Can Convey More Than Medical History

By

Batya Swift Yasgur, MA, LSW

Publish Date September 10, 2021

The language in a patient’s medical record can convey information not only about the patient’s condition but about the attitude of the clinician writing the report.

Metformin May Slow Emphysema Progression, Systemic Consequences

Metformin has demonstrated potential for slowing emphysema progression and its systemic consequences.

Pulmonary Arterial Pruning Associated With Faster Progression of Percent Emphysema

Greater pulmonary vascular pruning, or a lower ratio of small artery volume to total lung vessel volume, is associated with more rapid progression of percent emphysema.