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Acinetobacter Pneumonia: A Review
Acinetobacter spp. have demonstrated increasing resistance to antibiotics over the past several years. This paper reviews the epidemiology, treatment, and prevention of this emerging pathogen.
Journal Article, July 2007
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Tackling COPD: a Multicomponent Disease Driven by Inflammation
An original review of the current data on COPD and inflammation.
Journal Article, August 2006
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Device-Guided Breathing to Lower Blood Pressure: Case Report and Clinical Overview
Read the latest news on a new FDA-approved intervention for lowering blood pressure.
Journal Article, August 2006
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Thromboendarterectomy as Treatment in the Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS) may lead to pulmonary hypertension, a lethal complication of chronic pulmonary thromboembolism.
Journal Article, July 2006
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A Case of Fire-eater's Pneumonia in an Active-Duty Soldier
Fire-eater's pneumonia can mimic an infection. But it isn't!
Journal Article, June 2006
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Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Associated With Chronic Bronchitis With Inhaled Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol (ADVAIR DISKUS) 250/50: Results of a Patient Experience Trial
Patients reported high satisfaction, compliance, and convenience within 2 weeks of initiating FSC 250/50 therapy.
Journal Article, March 2006
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Obesity and Its Correlation With Spirometric Variables in Patients With Asthma
Does obesity in the asthmatic population correlate with spirometric variables?
Journal Article, March 2006
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Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
A review of LAM, a rare, progressive, cystic lung disease that occurs almost exclusively in females, usually between menarche and menopause.
Journal Article, January 2006
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Macrolide-Resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae: Clinical Implications for the Empiric Treatment of Community-Acquired Respiratory Tract Infections
This review summarizes the mechanisms and drivers of pneumococcal macrolide resistance and assesses the impact of this resistance on the empiric treatment of community-acquired RTIs.
Journal Article, December 2005
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A Review of Smoking Cessation Interventions
An update on nicotine, bupropion, and the latest on the development of a nicotine-specific vaccine.
Journal Article, June 2005
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Kartagener's Syndrome Associated With Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
A case report of Kartagener's syndrome associated with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.
Journal Article, June 2005
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Omalizumab: A Monoclonal Anti-IgE Antibody
Omalizumab has demonstrated efficacy in children, adults, and adolescents with uncontrolled moderate to severe allergic asthma and allergic rhinitis.
Journal Article, January 2005
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Early and Late Complications After Elective Bedside Surgical Tracheostomy: Our Experience
Can surgical tracheostomy be safely and effectively performed at the bedside in the intensive care unit?
Journal Article, May 2004
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Conference Report - 9th Annual Meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco
Experts discuss the most current research on tobacco exposure reduction.
Journal Article, December 2003
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Case Report: Requirement of Supplemental Morphine During Sedation With Propofol in a Critically Ill Patient Undergoing Hemodiafiltration
Is sedation with propofol adequate in a critically ill patient undergoing hemodiafiltration?
Journal Article, November 2003
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Remembering September 11, 2001: A Global Critical Care Community Reaches Out
A look back at one critical care Internet community's reaction to disaster.
Journal Article, September 2003
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A Eulogy: Personal Reflections on Dr. Peter Safar
Dr. Peter Safar, known as the Father of CPR, was much more than that to the people he knew and touched.
Journal Article, August 2003
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Use of Prostacyclin in the Treatment of Sepsis-Induced Organ Failure
Is prostacyclin effective in the treatment of
sepsis-induced organ failure?
Journal Article, August 2003
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God and Man in the Neurovascular ICU
If there is a God, why does He or She allow bad things to happen to good people?
Journal Article, April 2003
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Bronchoscopic Transillumination Guidance for Open Standard Surgical Tracheostomy
A case of respiratory failure due to obstruction of the upper airway by an exceptionally large goiter
Journal Article, February 2003
