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Thoracic ultrasound advancements for the assessment and management of pleural disorders
Thoracic ultrasound (TUS) is standard of care for the detection of pleural effusion and guidance of pleural procedures. Recent advancements have further expanded the utility of TUS. TUS has better […]
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The crucial roles of inpatient vaccinations in preventing respiratory viral illnesses
In recent years, the importance of inpatient vaccinations against respiratory viral illnesses has become increasingly clear. As the world grapples with the ever-present threat of contagious diseases like influenza, COVID-19, […]
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Update on seasonal flu, RSV infections, and vaccines
November 12 marks World Pneumonia Day, and while it has long been recognized that viruses play a significant role in causing pneumonia, awareness has surged due to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
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Updated pleural disease guidelines from the British Thoracic Society
After more than a decade, the British Thoracic Society (BTS) released updated guidelines for pleural disease (Roberts ME , et al. Thorax 2023; 78, s1-s42). Their focus includes spontaneous pneumothorax, […]
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Now we have MERCY
Beta-lactam antibiotics, including penicillin, carbapenems, and cephalosporins, exhibit time-dependent bacterial eradication. Prolonged infusions are thought to enhance the duration of effective bactericidal antibiotic exposure, decreasing the emergence of drug resistance […]
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Use of 6-minute walk distance as a clinical trial outcome in interstitial lung disease
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PH) and more recently interstitial lung disease (ILD) trials use the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) as a primary outcome due to its ability to conveniently capture a […]
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CPAP in overlap syndrome: Unveiling the evidence
The overlap syndrome (OS), which refers to the co-occurrence of OSA and COPD, was first described by Flenley in 1985 (Flenley DC. Clin Chest Med. 1985;6[4]:651). Over the years, numerous […]
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Sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy: Is it time to establish a standard of care?
Sepsis and septic shock still carry high morbidity and mortality in ICU patients despite recent improvements in care. Sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy (SICM), which complicates greater than 10% of sepsis and septic […]
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NPV vs NIPPV
Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is a ventilation modality that supports breathing by using mechanically assisted breaths without the need for intubation or a surgical airway. NIV is divided into two main […]
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Responding to firearm violence in America
We think of disasters as sudden, calamitous events, but it does not take much imagination to recognize the loss of lives in America from firearm violence as a type of […]
