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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 (5) Full Text Articles (182) Focus on Tuberculosis61 Mycoplasma pneumoniae in children with acute and refractory asthma Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, April 26, 2013 Clinical Article
62 Predictors of Treatment Failure in Hospitalized Children [3-59months] with Severe and Very Severe Pneumonia Full Text Indian Pediatrics, April 26, 2013 Clinical Article
63 Effects of a written asthma action plan on caregivers management of children with asthma: a cross-sectional questionnaire survey Full Text Primary Care Respiratory Journal, April 26, 2013 Clinical Article
64 Serum neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin as a predictor of the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants Early Human Development, April 25, 2013 Clinical Article
65 Severe bronchiolitis in infants born very preterm and neurodevelopmental outcome at 2 years European Journal of Pediatrics, April 25, 2013 Clinical Article
66 Assessment of Bronchodilator Response in Preschool Children by Pulmonary Function Tests: A Pilot Study Full Text Indian Pediatrics, April 25, 2013 Clinical Article
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Discharge after tonsillectomy in pediatric sleep apnea patients
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 25, 2013
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68 Effect of preterm birth on later FEV1: a systematic review and meta-analysis Thorax, April 24, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
69 Correlation between respiratory cultures and sinus cultures in children with cystic fibrosis International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 24, 2013 Clinical Article
70 The impact of chylothorax on neonates with repaired congenital diaphragmatic hernia Journal of Pediatric Surgery, April 24, 2013 Clinical Article
71 Association of atopic and non-atopic asthma with emotional symptoms in school children Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, April 23, 2013 Review Article
72
Thoracoscopic resection of computed tomography-localized lung nodules in children
Journal of Pediatric Surgery, April 23, 2013
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73 Effectiveness and Safety of Intravenous Iloprost for Severe Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn Full Text Indian Pediatrics, April 22, 2013 Clinical Article
74 Spirometer controlled cine-magnetic resonance imaging to diagnose tracheobronchomalacia in pediatric patients European Respiratory Journal , April 22, 2013 Clinical Article
75 Aetiology of paediatric pneumonia after the introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine European Respiratory Journal , April 22, 2013 Clinical Article
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A polymorphism affecting MYB binding within the promoter of the PDCD4 gene is associated with severe asthma in children
Human Mutation, April 19, 2013
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77 Pulmonary metastasectomy in pediatric/adolescent patients with synovial sarcoma: An institutional review Journal of Pediatric Surgery, April 19, 2013 Review Article
78 Xpert MTB/RIF testing of stool samples for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) in children Clinical Infectious Diseases, April 17, 2013 Clinical Article
79 Early fish introduction and neonatal antibiotics affect the risk of asthma into school age Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, April 16, 2013 Clinical Article
80 Influence of Mediterranean diet on asthma in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, April 15, 2013 Review 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 Effect of preterm birth on later FEV1: a systematic review and meta-analysis Thorax, April 24, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
2 Do oral corticosteroids reduce the severity of acute lower respiratory tract illnesses in preschool children with recurrent wheezing? The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, March 18, 2013
3 Pediatric Status Asthmaticus Critical Care Clinics, April 8, 2013 Review Article
4 Mycoplasma pneumoniae in children with acute and refractory asthma Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, April 26, 2013
5 Catch up Alveolarization in Ex-Preterm Children: Evidence from 3He Magnetic Resonance American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, March 18, 2013
6 Early patterns of wheezing in asthmatic and non-asthmatic children European Respiratory Journal , March 1, 2013
7 Influence of Mediterranean diet on asthma in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, April 15, 2013 Review Article
8 Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in children with Class III malocclusion: involvement of the PHOX2B gene Sleep and Breathing, March 28, 2013
9 Influence of [beta]2-adrenergic receptor polymorphisms on asthma exacerbation in children with severe asthma regularly receiving salmeterol Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, March 12, 2013
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A polymorphism affecting MYB binding within the promoter of the PDCD4 gene is associated with severe asthma in children
Human Mutation, April 19, 2013
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11 Budesonide Inhalation Suspension Versus Montelukast in Children Aged 2 to 4 Years with Mild Persistent Asthma The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, February 22, 2013
12 Diagnostic evaluation of paediatric pulmonary hypertension in current clinical practice European Respiratory Journal , April 8, 2013 Review Article
13 Pulmonary Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Paediatric Lung Disease Paediatric Respiratory Reviews, April 2, 2013
14 Single high-dose oral vitamin D3 (stoss) therapy — A solution to vitamin D deficiency in children with cystic fibrosis Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, January 21, 2013
15 Add-on omalizumab in children with severe allergic asthma: a one year real life survey European Respiratory Journal , March 25, 2013
16 Evaluation of a High-Dose Continuous Albuterol Protocol for Treatment of Pediatric Asthma in the Emergency Department Pediatric Emergency Care, February 8, 2013 Review Article
17 Early fish introduction and neonatal antibiotics affect the risk of asthma into school age Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, April 16, 2013
18 Outcomes of stepping down asthma medications in a guideline-based pediatric asthma management program Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, April 29, 2013
19 Experiences of alaskan parents with children hospitalized for respiratory syncytial virus treatment Journal of Pediatric Nursing, April 11, 2013
20 Dual-energy lung perfusion and ventilation CT in children Pediatric Radiology, March 6, 2013 Review Article
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