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ATS issues report on emerging issues in HIV-associated pulmonary disease
The American Thoracic Society has released a new report detailing recent global changes in the management of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated pulmonary disease. The report examines the evolving landscape of HIV and its associated diseas…
ATS issues report recommending research priorities in treatment of sleep apnea
The American Thoracic Society has released a new official report recommending research priorities in incorporating ambulatory management of adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) into healthcare systems. The report identifies barriers preventing …
Anti-clotting agent does not improve outcomes of patients with severe pneumonia
Use of the blood clot-inhibiting medication tifacogin does not appear to improve outcomes of patients with severe community-acquired pneumonia (sCAP), according to a study conducted by researchers from North and South America, Europe, Asia and Afric…
Cigarette smoking increases production of mucus in patients with bronchitis
Cigarette smoking has been linked with overproduction of mucus associated with chronic bronchitis, according to a study conducted by researchers in New Mexico. The study indicates cigarette smoke suppresses a protein that causes the natural death of…
Lung societies unveil new international classification of lung adenocarcinoma
Three of the world’s top lung associations have published a new international multidisciplinary classification of lung adenocarcinoma, the first revision to the classification in six years.
The new classification is published in the February editi…
ATS issues statement on the treatment of pulmonary fungal infections
The American Thoracic Society has released a new official clinical policy statement on the treatment of fungal infections in adult pulmonary and critical care patients. The statement replaces ATS guidelines published in 1988, and takes into account …
Older survivors of mechanical ventilation can expect significant disability
Patients aged 65 and older who survive an episode of mechanical ventilation during a hospitalization are more likely to suffer from long-term disabilities after leaving the hospital than those who survive hospitalization without mechanical ventilati…
School-based program helps adolescents cope with asthma
A school-based intervention program designed for adolescents with asthma significantly improves asthma management and quality of life for the students who participate, and reduces asthma morbidity, according to researchers in New York City, who stud…