Pulmonology
Conference Coverage
Attention to risk factors could reduce CAP-related emergency revisits
Key clinical point: In children with community-acquired pneumonia, fever or lack of an antibiotic prescription are two factors that increase the...
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High-flow nasal cannulas support children outside the ICU
Key clinical point: HFNC use outside the ICU is feasible for respiratory support in young children with bronchiolitis.
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Complications from influenzalike illnesses occur in one-third of children
Key clinical point: Keep an eye out for severe complications of influenzalike illness, whether or not children have underlying conditionsMajor...
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CDC targets West Africa Ebola outbreak
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RCT: 3% hypertonic saline fails to improve bronchiolitis outcomes
Key clinical point: There is no reason for routine use of 3% hypertonic saline vs.
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FDA approves C1-esterase inhibitor for hereditary angioedema
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First EDition: News for and about the practice of Emergency Medicine
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OTC topical acne meds can cause severe reactions
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Immunological testing alone missed TB cases in HIV population
Key clinical point: Use of immunological testing alone to detect TB in people with HIV missed cases of subclinical disease.Major finding: Despite...
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Thrombolysis may offer benefit in stable pulmonary embolism
Key clinical point: Thrombolysis may be a therapeutic alternative to anticoagulation in some patients with stable, intermediate-risk pulmonary...