Pulmonology
News
ELCC: Survey reveals worldwide underuse of EGFR-mutation testing
Key clinical point: A significant minority of advanced lung cancer patients worldwide fail to receive initial treatment guided by EGFR-mutation...
Original Research
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Acutely Ill Veterans With Respiratory Disease
This observational study assessed the rate and appropriateness of pharmacologic venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in veterans with pulmonary...
Clinical Review
Risk of Readmission After Pneumonia
Findings from this recent study of patients with heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, and pneumonia suggest that patients "should remain...
Clinical Review
Identification and Management of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
Federal health care providers need to be vigilant to this new coronavirus from the Arabian Peninsula, not only to properly treat patients, but...
Clinical Review
Comparing Surveillance Methods for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Physicians face considerable challenges in diagnosing ventilator-associated pneumonia, but how does the new CDC algorithm compare with...
Pharmacology
HIV-Negative Patients at Risk for Pneumocystosis
Case Reports
Pulmonary Vein Thrombosis Associated With Metastatic Carcinoma
Pharmacology
NSAIDs Linked to Poor Pneumonia Outcomes
News
Ultrasound plus transthoracic echocardiography speeds CVC placement
Key clinical point: The use of ultrasound and transthoracic echocardiography for CVC placement reduces the need for chest x-ray confirmation....