Tag: Respiratory Problems: Misc.
Post-Op Incentive Spirometry Not Beneficial After Bariatric Surgery
No effect on postoperative hypoxemia, arterial oxygen saturation level, or pulmonary complications
Respiratory Muscle Strength Can Predict Survival in ALS
Twitch trans-diaphragmatic pressure is most powerful biomarker for mortality stratification
December 2016 Briefing – Pulmonology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pulmonology for December 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
November 2016 Briefing – Pulmonology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pulmonology for November 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Fat-Free Mass Index Predicts Survival in Pulmonary Fibrosis
FFMI and percentage predicted FVC were significant factors predicting survival in multivariate model
High-Dose Vitamin D Cuts Acute Respiratory Infection in Elderly
Reduction in ARI but increase in falls, without higher fracture risk, among long-term care residents
CDC: Heart Disease Still Leading Cause of Death
Cancer next most likely cause of death, followed by stroke and chronic lower respiratory diseases
Only Slightly Worse Disease Course for Bacterial LRI
More often return for second consult than those without bacterial etiology in acute cough
ACR: First-Line Rituximab May Improve Survival in RA-ILD
For RA patients with interstitial lung disease, rituximab linked to improved survival versus TNFi
Recommendations Developed for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
Recommendations for sirolimus treatment in certain patients, against doxycycline, hormonal therapy
