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Pulmonology News
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Guidelines for VTE Prophylaxis in Nonsurgical Patients Issued
New evidence-based clinical practice guidelines have been issued for the prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in nonsurgical patients; the guidelines have been published in a supplement to the February issue of CHEST.
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Reduced Caloric Nourishment Doesn't Reduce Ventilator Use
Providing lower amounts of nutritional support does not reduce ventilator-free days, risk of death at 60 days, or infectious complications for critically ill patients with acute lung injury compared to providing full caloric nourishment, according to a study published online Feb. 5 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Teen Exposure to Secondhand Smoke in Cars Declines
Secondhand smoke exposure in cars has significantly declined among middle school and high school students over the last decade, but approximately a quarter of nonsmoking students are still exposed, according to a study published online Feb. 6 in Pediatrics.
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Smoking Increases Progression Risk in Barrett's Esophagus
Patients with Barrett's esophagus who currently smoke have twice the risk of developing esophageal cancer compared with never smokers, according to a study published in the February issue of Gastroenterology.
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Decision Support Tools Help Optimize Acute PE Detection
Implementing evidence-based clinical decision support significantly improves the efficiency of computed tomographic angiography use to detect acute pulmonary embolism for patients presenting to an emergency department, according to a study published in the February issue of Radiology.
- Kalydeco Approved to Treat Rare Form of Cystic Fibrosis
Pulmonology Conference Highlights
- American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Nov. 3-8, 2011
- American College of Chest Physicians, Oct. 22-26, 2011
- Associated Professional Sleep Societies, June 11-15, 2011
- American College of Sports Medicine, May 31-June 4, 2011
- American Thoracic Society, May 13-18, 2011
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