Mechanical Ventilation: A Historical Perspective
Dr. Arthur Slutsky is a critical care physician whose research, teaching and patient care has touched broad sectors of the health care community.
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Products 2019: Resuscitation, Simulation, Testing
A closer look at resuscitation, simulation and testing devices on the market from Hans Rudolph, Zoll, and more.
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For Athletes, Asthma-like Symptoms Are Not Always Asthma
An athlete complaining of dyspnea who thought she had asthma was later diagnosed with exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO), which mimics many of asthma's symptoms.
Pulmonary Fibrosis: Benefits of Supplemental Oxygen during Exercise
Whether supplemental oxygen should be used by pulmonary fibrosis patients during exercise has been a contested issue.
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FIRS Releases Global Report on Impact of Respiratory Disease
The Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) has released a report on the tremendous impact that respiratory disease has on world health.
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Post-SARS, Infectious Disease Rates in China Steadied
China’s efforts to prevent infectious diseases following the 2003 SARS outbreak have been effective at leveling-off infection rates for other diseases.
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Letter to the Editor
Edwin Coombs, MA, RRT, NPS, ACCS, FAARC, director of Marketing – Intensive Care
Dräger Inc, responds to a recent article published in the journal Critical Care.
US Patients Have Lower Mortality Rates with Foreign-trained Doctors
A recent study suggests that US patients are less likely to die when treated by doctors trained in...
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iCardiac Launches Training Videos for Spirometry Studies
iCardiac Technologies Inc has launched a Direct-to-Subject Pre-Coaching video tool to help minimize the variability in pulmonary function test data.
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Novel Therapy for Athletes with Vocal Cord Dysfunction
A new study shows that a novel, nonsurgical approach to treating vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) can help 3 out of 4 adolescent athletes, who did not respond to conventional therapy, breathe better during training and competition.
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Skin Patch to Treat Peanut Allergy Shows Benefit in Children
An ongoing clinical trial shows that a wearable patch that delivers small amounts of peanut protein shows promise for treating peanut allergy in kids and adults.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Effective for Seniors with Insomnia
A cognitive behavioral therapy program to treat insomnia in older adults yielded positive results, including taking less time to fall asleep and less total wake time throughout the night.
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Chest Appoints New President, Officers for 2017
The American College of Chest Physicians has appointed Dr Gerard Silvestri as its 79th President and Dr John Studdard as President-Elect.
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CDC: Majority of E-cigarette Users Still Smoke
A large survey reveals that most adult users of e-cigarettes in the United States also smoke tobacco cigarettes.
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Norwegian Hospital Reduces Sepsis-Related Deaths with Tools, Training
By introducing simple tools and training ward nurses to use them, Levanger Hospital in Norway reduced deaths from sepsis by 40% in a recent study.
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