Pulmonology
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Shorter Length of Stay May Be Better for Some PE Patients
Research shows a shorter length of stay in hospitals for patients with low-risk pulmonary embolism can be better for both their health and...
Case Reports
Duodenal Perforation After Endoscopic Procedure
After upper gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures, clinical suspicion for pneumoperitoneum is needed even in the absence of identifiable...
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VA Partnership Expands Access to Lung Screening Programs
A partnership between the VA and the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation aims to increase access to lung cancer...
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Smoking and Food Insecurity: How to Solve a Dual Challenge?
Researchers find nutrition and economic associations for smoking and food insecurity and suggest multiple solutions.
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An Action Plan for Better COPD Care
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute aims to empower and equip the millions of people effected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
Conference Coverage
Do sleep interventions prevent atrial fibrillation?
WASHINGTON – Obstructive sleep apnea treatment may not fend off arrhythmias in patients with cardiovascular disease.
Case Reports
Quality of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-Related Health Care in Rural and Urban Veterans Affairs Clinics
Only minor disparities were found between patients at rural and urban clinics in this
examination of the differences in the quality of health...
Original Research
Management of Asthma in the Military
This article examines the evaluation and management of asthma based on current guidelines, advances in therapy, and the challenges of managing...
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COPD Data Trends
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When Their Job Puts Workers at Risk for Asthma
CDC researchers find health care workers might have acquired or worsened asthma due to workplace irritants.