Pulmonology
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No clear benefit from conservative oxygen in mechanical ventilation
Using conservative oxygen therapy in adults undergoing mechanical ventilation in the ICU does not increase ventilation-free days.
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CDC updates guidance on vaping-associated lung injury
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Influenza vaccination modestly reduces risk of hospitalizations in patients with COPD
Older patients with COPD need more effective influenza vaccines and other preventive strategies.
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Histologic analysis of vaping-associated lung injury suggests chemical pneumonitis
Foamy macrophages and pneumocyte vacuolization were seen in all cases.
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Vaping-associated lung injury cases exceed 1,000
As of Oct. 1, there have been 1,080 confirmed and probable cases of lung injury associated with the use of e-cigarettes, or vaping.
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Lefamulin found noninferior to moxifloxacin for bacterial pneumonia
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Vitamin C infusion falls short for sepsis and ARDS patients
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Caution with IVC filters in elderly
Are inferior vena cava (IVC) filters in older adults safe for prevention of subsequent pulmonary embolism (PE)?
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CDC reports most vaping lung disease linked to THC-containing cartridges
Most vaping cartridges were obtained on the street, from dealers, online, or from friends or social contacts.
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