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Use of Noninvasive Ventilation in Patients with Acute Respiratory Failure, 2000-2009: A Population-Based Study
pats.atsjournals.org - 2/26/13
Stakeholder Involvement: How to Do It Right: Article 9 in Integrating and Coordinating Efforts in COPD Guideline Development. An Official ATS/ERS Workshop Report
pats.atsjournals.org - 12/18/12
Guideline Group Composition and Group Processes: Article 3 in Integrating and Coordinating Efforts in COPD Guideline Development. An Official ATS/ERS Workshop Report
pats.atsjournals.org - 12/18/12
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FeaturedArticles

November 1, 2012
Higher Stroke Risk in Older Patients With COPD
Older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are at higher risk for plaque formation in the carotid artery, increasing their risk of stroke. More »
October 22, 2012
Low-intensity Rehab Boosts COPD Patients Health
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease benefit from low-intensity rehabilitation, but may need vitamin D supplementation. More »
October 9, 2012
New CT Technique Shows Early Lung Damage in COPD
A new lung CT analysis technique, parametric response mapping, can help distinguish between early-stage damage and more serious damage to the airway. More »
September 6, 2012
CT Scan Identifies Risk for COPD Exacerbation
CT imaging can identify pulmonary artery enlargement, which is associated with exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). More »
June 15, 2012
Antibiotics for Bronchitis, COPD: Procalcitonin Validated as Decision Guide
Should COPD or bronchitis be treated with antibiotics? Procalcitonin-guided antibiotic therapy has passed muster in a large international trial in real clinical settings, not planned randomized... More »
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PubMed

Hospital management of patients with exacerbation of severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
pubmed.gov - 12/31/12
Roflumilast: doubtful efficacy but clear harms in COPD.
pubmed.gov - 12/31/12
Evaluation of inhaler technique and patient satisfaction with fixed-combination budesonide/formoterol dry-powder inhaler in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): data on real-life clinical practice in Turkey.
pubmed.gov - 11/30/12
Development of the Shortness of Breath with Daily Activities questionnaire (SOBDA).
pubmed.gov - 11/30/12
Long-term oxygen therapy: battling breathlessness.
pubmed.gov - 11/30/12
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Prolonged Fatigue Reflects Mood Disorders in Adolescents
May 16, 2013

Clinicians should pay more attention to the debilitating symptoms of adolescent fatigue, say commentators responding to a survey that shows prolonged fatigue may indicate severe depression or anxiety.

High-dose Statins Reduce 5-Year Risk of Disease
May 15, 2013

New options for optimizing the use of high-dose statins and for patients undergoing stenting.

Fear of Damaging LVAD Impairs Sex Life
May 14, 2013

Do patients with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) have a worse sex life, afraid to damage it, or a better one, because they feel better? Either way, studies say, they should be encouraged to discuss the question.


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FromPhysiciansPractice

Five Steps to Improving Patient Access
Judy Capko,  May 21, 2013
Patient access is getting increased attention through reform initiatives. Here are five steps you can take to make sure patients get appropriate access to care in your office.
Growing HIPAA Threat – Ignore Windows XP at Your Own Peril
Marion K. Jenkins,  May 21, 2013
Chances are good that you have some major ticking software time bombs lurking in your medical practice's computer environment, namely Windows XP and Server 2003.
Finding Physician Work-Life Balance in the Small Moments
Jennifer Frank, MD,  May 21, 2013
At my practice and at home, things are always busy. There's laundry or homework, or a patient with needs.
Three Areas to Reduce Costs at Your Medical Practice
Greg Mertz,  May 19, 2013
By taking a hard look at reducing costs for staffing, overhead, and technology at your medical practice, you may see increased physician compensation.
Dos and Don’ts for Starting a Physician Blog
Michael Woo-Ming, MD,  May 18, 2013
Starting a physician blog can provide your medical practice with marketing benefits, but it's important to do it right.
 

 

PatientResources

What Is Oxygen Therapy?
www.nhlbi.nih.gov - 3/21/13
What Is Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency?
www.nhlbi.nih.gov - 3/21/13
What Is Respiratory Failure?
www.nhlbi.nih.gov - 3/21/13

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