Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in Dentists May Be Linked to Occupational Exposure
Several patients were treated for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis were identified as dental personnel.
Nebulized Hypertonic Saline vs Normal Saline in Infants With Acute Bronchiolitis
Nebulized hypertonic saline may decrease length of hospital stay and improve clinical severity scores in infants with acute bronchiolitis.
Thyroid hormone supplementation may be a promising treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis [PreClinical]
An enzyme involved in thyroid hormone activation was found to be elevated in patients with pulmonary fibrosis.
Improving Prognosis in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension
Bosentan may benefit a subset of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis-associated pulmonary hypertension.
A 67-Year-Old Woman With Hypertension, Diabetes Presents With Shortness of Breath
After being treated for pyelonephritis and discharged to a nursing facility, a 67-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with shortness of breath.
Comparing Treatments for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
In patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome, cisatracurium does not improve mortality when compared with vecuronium, but is associated with improvements in other outcomes.
Chronic Lung Disease Research in the Pipeline: An Interview With Augustine M.K. Choi, MD
Pulmonology Advisor sits down with Augustine M.K. Choi, MD, Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine to discuss the latest topics in pulmonary medicine.
Examining the Efficacy of Carbon Monoxide Therapy in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: An Interview With Augustine M.K. Choi, MD
Pulmonology Advisor sits down with Augustine M.K. Choi, MD, Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine to discuss the latest topics in pulmonary medicine.
Identifying New Therapeutics for Pulmonary Diseases: An Interview With Augustine M.K. Choi, MD
Pulmonology Advisor sits down with Augustine M.K. Choi, MD of Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine to discuss the latest topics in pulmonary medicine.
Overview of Autophagy Research in COPD: An Interview With Augustine M.K. Choi, MD
Pulmonology Advisor sits down with Augustine M.K. Choi, MD, Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine to discuss the latest topics in pulmonary medicine.
Bronchiolitis Treatment in Infants Varies by Hospital
The use of evidence-based supportive therapies varies by hospital site for infants with bronchiolitis,
Smoking Affects Lung Microbiota, ARDS Risk in Trauma Patients
A significant enrichment of potential pathogens occurred in patients who smoked and who were admitted to the hospital for severe trauma.
Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Translational research has increased the understanding of the mechanisms of ventilator-induced lung injury.
Lung Recruitment Maneuver With Titrated PEEP Increases Mortality in Moderate to Severe ARDS
A randomized trial sought to determine whether the use of titrated positive end-expiratory pressure influenced the 28-day mortality risk in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Bronchoalveolar Lavage for Diagnosis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Point/Counterpoint
Lung disease experts Athol Wells, MD, and Joshua Mooney, MD, MS, debate the diagnostic value of bronchoalveolar lavage in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Refractory Hypoxemia: Selecting Evidence-Based Treatments
Treatments for acute respiratory distress syndrome that have less evidence to support their use have been overused by clinicians.
Distinct Clinical Phenotypes in Interstitial Lung Disease May Better Predict Outcomes
Clustering patients with interstitial lung disease independently predicted progression-free and transplant-free survival.
Chronic Respiratory Disease Mortality Rates Increase From 1980 to 2014
Mortality rates and changes in mortality rates for chronic respiratory diseases in the United States varied by county, sex, and particular disease type.
Depression and Anxiety Affect QoL in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Depression and anxiety may affect quality of life for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Low Tidal Volume Strategy in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
A low tidal volume ventilation strategy in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome demonstrated a trend toward improved mortality.
Effect of Conservative Fluid Management on Mortality in ARDS Patients
Researchers examined the efficacy of conservative vs liberal fluid management in ARDS on disease mortality.
Pulmonary Sarcoidosis: Independent Predictors of Mortality
Most patients with sarcoidosis have a good prognosis, but age, extensive fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension are associated with an increase in mortality.
Azithromycin Improves Survival in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Azithromycin may be an effective treatment option for acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Mechanical Ventilation Increases Costs and Mortality in IPF
Mechanical ventilation does not improve outcomes in IPF patients, lengthens hospital stays, and increases costs.
Examining Pulmonary Function Measures in Pediatric SLE
Fractional exhaled nitric oxide levels directly correlated to subclinical pulmonary disease activity in children with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Does ICU Volume Impact Mortality and Length of Stay in ARDS?
More than 300,000 individual ICU stays were examined to determine the benefit of ICU volume related to ARDS outcomes.
Joblessness High Following Respiratory Distress Syndrome
One year after hospital discharge, high rates of acute respiratory distress survivors are jobless.
Case Study: A Patient Presents With Recurring Influenza Symptoms
Right-sided abdominal pain, vomitting, fever, and mild diarrhea were all present in a 66-year-old woman with a history of sarcoidosis and hypertension.
Chest Radiographic Screening in Active Uveitis to Diagnose Sarcoidosis
Abnormal chest radiographs were noted in patients with active uveitis of unknown origin.
Diagnostic Performance of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Algorithm
The idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis algorithm has a sensitivity of 55.6% and positive predictive value of 42.2%.
Predicting Reduced 6-Minute Walk Distance in Sarcoidosis-Associated PH
Data from 150 patients suggested that lung diffusion capacity is the most relevant predictive factor for reduced 6-minute walk distance in SAPH.
Predicting Survival in IPF With CT-Measured Pulmonary Artery: Aorta Ratio
Computed tomography-derived pulmonary artery-to-aorta ratio can predict pulmonary artery pressure and survival in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Restrictive Spirometry Pattern Predictive of Arterial Stiffness
Researchers examined nearly 3000 men and women to determine the relationship between restrictive spirometry pattern, reduced FVC, and arterial stiffness.
Predicting Survival Trajectories in IPF Using 2 T-Cell Biomarkers
Researchers found a significant association with declining forced vital capacity and diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide with ICOS and CD28.
Increased Mortality Related to Interstitial Lung Abnormalities
Researchers examined data from 4 cohort studies to assess the risk of all-cause mortality associated with interstitial lung abnormalities.