Respiratory
Lung Damage Seen in Marijuana Smokers
Lung Damage Seen in Marijuana Smokers

Study finds a connection between smoking marijuana and chronic airway damage.

July 2023

Addressing Underdiagnosis of Endemic Mycoses

Healthcare providers are urged to consider fungal infections as a potential cause of lung inflammation to prevent underdiagnosis and underreporting.

July 2023

Nasal Vaccine Could Enhance COVID-19 Protection
Nasal Vaccine Could Enhance COVID-19 Protection

Mucosal TLR2-activating protein-based vaccination induces potent pulmonary immunity and protection against SARS-CoV-2 in mice, suggesting a potential improvement in COVID-19 defense.

June 2023

Impact of Systemic Diseases on Pulmonary Health

Multi-organ pathology can manifest as respiratory manifestations ranging from mild to life-threatening, highlighting the complex interplay between systemic diseases and lung health.

June 2023

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Mechanisms, natural history, genetics, and treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.

May 2023

Pulmonary Hypertension Requires Earlier Diagnosis
Pulmonary Hypertension Requires Earlier Diagnosis

“The Diagnosis of Pulmonary Hypertension, and Therefore the Initiation of Appropriate Treatment, Is Often Considerably Delayed”

April 2023

New Guideline to Prevent the Tragedy of Unrecognized Esophageal Intubation

Detection of Sustained Exhaled Carbon Dioxide by Capnography Is the Mainstay to Exclude Esophageal Placement of a Tracheal Tube

March 2023

Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Emergency Care and Hospitalization Rates

Cannabis users experience higher rates of emergency care visits and hospitalizations for respiratory and all-cause morbidity and mortality, underscoring the need for comprehensive healthcare interventions addressing cannabis-related health outcomes.

January 2023

Predictable Factors Identified for Lung Complicati
Predictable Factors Identified for Lung Complications After Hepatectomy

Predictable factors for post-hepatectomy morbidity, including subclinical findings detected early, are identified, enabling risk stratification and proactive management strategies to mitigate lung complications in surgical patients.

January 2023

Pulmonary Sarcoidosis: Understanding a Multisystem
Pulmonary Sarcoidosis: Understanding a Multisystem Inflammatory Disease

Pulmonary sarcoidosis is a multisystem inflammatory granulomatous disease primarily affecting young adults, necessitating comprehensive evaluation and management approaches to address its varied clinical manifestations and systemic implications.

January 2023