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Are you looking to stay current with all of the latest Pulmonology news articles and research? Look no further! MDLinx Pulmonology medical editors extensively research respiratory medical journals to find the most beneficial Pulmonology clinical literature. Topics range from: Pediatric Pulmonology, Sleep Disorders, Asthma, COPD, Cystic Fibrosis and much more. In a matter of minutes, Pulmonologists and their staff can stay up to date with the most current published information.
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Latest (43) Full Text Articles (1939) Focus on Tuberculosis1 Short-term vs conventional glucocorticoid therapy in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the reduce randomized clinical trial JAMA, May 24, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
2 Association between eosinophilic airway inflammation and persistent airflow limitation Journal of Asthma, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
3 Efficacy and safety of spontaneous ventilation technique using dexmedetomidine for rigid bronchoscopic airway foreign body removal in children Paediatric Anaesthesia, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
4 Pulmonary rehabilitation improves cardiovascular response to exercise in COPD Respiration, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
5 MicroRNA profiles in nasal mucosa of patients with allergic and nonallergic rhinitis and asthma International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
6 Passive Smoking Induces Leukotriene Production in Children: Influence of Asthma Journal of Asthma, May 24, 2013
7 Symptoms of airway reflux predict exacerbations and quality of life in bronchiectasis Respiratory Medicine, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
8 Clinical findings in 111 cases of influenza A (h7n9) virus infection New England Journal of Medicine, May 24, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
9 Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes compared to type 1 and type 2 diabetes in adults Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews, May 24, 2013 Review Article
10 Results of initial low-dose computed tomographic screening for lung cancer New England Journal of Medicine, May 24, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
11 Clinical practice patterns of lung stereotactic body radiation therapy in the United states: a secondary analysis American Journal of Clinical Oncology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
12 Localised thoracic sarcomas: Outcome improvement over time at a single institution European Journal of Cancer, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
13 Secondhand smoke and asthma: what are the effects on healthcare utilization among children? Preventive Medicine, May 24, 2013 Review Article
14 Effects of whole body vibration training in patients with severe COPD Respirology, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
15 Eradication of chronic methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection in cystic fibrosis patients. An observational prospective cohort study of 11 patients Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
16 Sputum smear concentration may misidentify acid-fast bacilli as mycobacterium tuberculosis in HIV-infected patients Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
17 Recruitment and phenotypic characteristics of interleukin 9-producing CD4+ T cells in malignant pleural effusion Lung, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
18 Trends in compliance with two-dose influenza vaccine recommendations among children aged 6 months through 8 years Vaccine , May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
19 Anaphylatoxins coordinate innate and adaptive immune responses in allergic asthma Seminars in Immunology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
20 Identification of biomarkers for Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection and disease in BCG-vaccinated young children in Southern India Genes and Immunity, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
Clinical Pearls in Pulmonology
- Chloral hydrate is a sedative that might be used to promote sleep in your pediatric migraine patients.
- Along with cough variant asthma and nasal disease, gastroesophageal reflux is considered one of three main causes of chronic cough.
- Trazodone does not improve sleep for methadone-maintained persons with sleep disturbance.
Highlights in Pulmonology
Simvastatin has a modest effect on Streptococcus pneumoniae infections
Using a murine mouse model of pneumonia, prolonged simvastatin therapy has a measureable effect on Streptococcus pneumoniae infection, but no effect on mortality. Mice were treated with simvastatin (1 mg/kg/d [low dose] or 10 mg/kg/d [high dose]) for 4 weeks, then infected with S. pneumoniae intrathecally. Mice treated with the high-dose regimen had less lung consolidation, decreased macrophage and neutrophil infiltration, decreased MCP-1, KC, and ICAM-1 production, and decreased bacterial titers in the blood 36 and 42 h post-infection. Despite these favorable physiologic effects, there was no effect on mortality compared to control mice treated with ampicillin 48 h post-infection.
Read the article summaryLow D-dimer levels identify low-risk patients with community-acquired pneumonia
As published in the European Journal of Internal Medicine, there were no mortalities in patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and low levels of D-dimer (< 500 ug/l). Of 147 patients in the study, D-dimer levels were elevated in those with severe CAP (2166 vs. 1630 ug/l), day 30-clinical failure (2228 vs. 1594 ug/l), early failure (2499 vs. 1669 ug/l), and non-survivors (3025 vs. 1680 ug/l). Importantly, D-dimer levels were not shown to be associated with clinical outcome based on multivariate analysis.
Read the article summaryBacteremia increases mortality risk in pneumococcal pneumonia
As published in the Journal of Infection, 114 of 981 (11.6%) of patients with pneumococcal pneumonia were bacteremic. Risk factors for bacteremia included immunosuppressants, age < 65 years, and diabetes mellitus. Patients with pneumococcal pneumonia and bacteria were at increased risk for mortality (28.6% vs. 8.5%). The combination of bacteremia, cerebrovascular disease, and septic shock had a strong association with mortality in patients with pneumococcal pneumonia.
Read the article summaryMost Popular Pulmonology Articles
Last month's top read Top Articles of 20121 Health Outcomes of CPAP versus Oral Appliance Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Randomised Controlled Trial American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, February 18, 2013
2 Regular treatment with salmeterol and inhaled steroids for chronic asthma: serious adverse events Cochrane Reviews, April 2, 2013 Review Article
3 Novel Functional Imaging of Changes in Small Airways of Patients Treated with Extrafine Beclomethasone/Formoterol Respiration, April 12, 2013
4 Lipid peroxidation and DNA damage in apnea patients with or without metabolic syndrome Sleep and Biological Rhythms, April 12, 2013 Review Article
5 Evidence for Therapeutic Uses of Nebulized Lidocaine in the Treatment of Intractable Cough and Asthma Annals of Pharmacotherapy, April 10, 2013 Review Article
6 The Art of Pleural Fluid Analysis Clinical Pulmonary Medicine, March 8, 2013 Review Article
7 Cardiovascular events after clarithromycin use in lower respiratory tract infections: analysis of two prospective cohort studies British Medical Journal, April 10, 2013 Free full text
8 Impact of intranasal corticosteroids on asthma outcomes in allergic rhinitis: a meta-analysis Allergy, April 19, 2013
9 Pleurodesis with povidone-iodine, as an effective procedure in management of patients with malignant pleural effusion Journal of Thoracic Disease, April 3, 2013 Free full text
10 Association Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Pulmonary Embolism Mayo Clinic Proceedings, April 12, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
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Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 and the risk of pneumonia in an ageing general population
Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, April 24, 2013
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12 Linezolid versus vancomycin or teicoplanin for nosocomial pneumonia: meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, April 10, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
13 Adjunctive therapies and immunomodulatory agents in the management of severe influenza Antiviral Research , April 12, 2013
14 Incidence and prevalence of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: review of the literature European Respiratory Review, February 15, 2013 Review Article
15 Interstitial lung disease European Respiratory Review, March 12, 2013 Review Article
16 A new class of bronchodilator improves lung function in COPD European Respiratory Journal , March 18, 2013
17 Does aspirin use prevent acute coronary syndrome in patients with pneumonia: multicenter prospective randomized trial Coronary Artery Disease, April 11, 2013
18 A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of oral montelukast in acute asthma exacerbation BMC Pulmonary Medicine, March 29, 2013 Free full text
19 Real-life effectiveness of budesonide/formoterol maintenance and reliever therapy in asthma patients across Asia: SMARTASIA study BMC Pulmonary Medicine, April 5, 2013 Free full text
20 Evaluation of a New Index of Mechanical Ventilation Weaning: The Timed Inspiratory Effort Journal of Intensive Care Medicine, April 12, 2013
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