Sepsis navigators and hospital outcomes
Without timely intervention, sepsis (a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when an infection triggers a chain reaction) can result in tissue damage, organ failure,…
Respiratory/Pulmonary
COVID-19 skin manifestations
Distinguishing between COVID-19 skin manifestations and DTI aids identification, reimbursement, and treatment.
Seasonal flu: 2023-24
In June, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) adopted the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ influenza vaccination recommendations for the 2023–2024 flu…
A warming planet and human health
Although most Americans voice concern about climate change (climate breakdown), many remain unaware that they’re experiencing its effects today. In fact, those born in…
Postoperative atelectasis
Early recognition and prompt action achieve a positive outcome. Atelectasis occurs in 90% of patients who receive general anesthesia. Partial or complete collapse of…
COVID-19 biomarkers: What do they tell us?
More than 3 years of data and research have helped us understand that COVID-19 affects the body in many ways. The impact on the…
New lung cancer treatment modalities and their adverse effects
New treatment modalities for lung cancer, including targeted therapy and immunotherapy, have contributed to improved patient survival rates. However, these treatments come with unique…
Opioid overdose cardiopulmonary emergencies
Over the past 10 years, opioid-related overdoses and death have steadily increased across the United States. The World Health Organization indicates that about half…
Tuberculin skin test interpretations
As required for volunteer work at a local hospital, Monica, a 28-year-old woman, arrives as a new patient at a small community clinic to…
COVID-19 and palliative care
Primary care symptom management can enhance quality of life and prevent hospitalization. Takeaways: Early identification and reporting of symptomatic COVID-19 patients in the primary…
Pulmonary hypertension: Consider the “zebra”
Looking beyond the obvious diagnosis when a patient doesn’t have the expected response to treatment may enhance positive outcomes.
Pulmonary embolism: Surveillance is key
Pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a clot (thrombus) that formed somewhere in the body dislodges, travels through the right side of the heart to…
Sepsis navigators and hospital outcomes
Without timely intervention, sepsis (a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when an infection triggers a chain reaction) can result in tissue damage,…
COVID-19 skin manifestations
Distinguishing between COVID-19 skin manifestations and DTI aids identification, reimbursement, and treatment.
Seasonal flu: 2023-24
In June, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) adopted the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ influenza vaccination recommendations for the…
A warming planet and human health
Although most Americans voice concern about climate change (climate breakdown), many remain unaware that they’re experiencing its effects today. In fact, those…
Postoperative atelectasis
Early recognition and prompt action achieve a positive outcome. Atelectasis occurs in 90% of patients who receive general anesthesia. Partial or complete…
COVID-19 biomarkers: What do they tell us?
More than 3 years of data and research have helped us understand that COVID-19 affects the body in many ways. The impact…
New lung cancer treatment modalities and their adverse effects
New treatment modalities for lung cancer, including targeted therapy and immunotherapy, have contributed to improved patient survival rates. However, these treatments come…
Opioid overdose cardiopulmonary emergencies
Over the past 10 years, opioid-related overdoses and death have steadily increased across the United States. The World Health Organization indicates that…
Tuberculin skin test interpretations
As required for volunteer work at a local hospital, Monica, a 28-year-old woman, arrives as a new patient at a small community…
COVID-19 and palliative care
Primary care symptom management can enhance quality of life and prevent hospitalization. Takeaways: Early identification and reporting of symptomatic COVID-19 patients in…
Pulmonary hypertension: Consider the “zebra”
Looking beyond the obvious diagnosis when a patient doesn’t have the expected response to treatment may enhance positive outcomes.
Pulmonary embolism: Surveillance is key
Pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a clot (thrombus) that formed somewhere in the body dislodges, travels through the right side of the…
Poll
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