Pulmonology
- What is the role of roflumilast in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
It has been shown to reduce acute exacerbations in patients with severe disease.
- Cardiopulmonary exercise testing: A contemporary and versatile clinical tool
It has a class I recommendation for evaluating dyspnea of uncertain cause and in candidates for heart transplant.
- Cardiopulmonary exercise testing February 2017
Errors occurred in Leclerc K. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing: A contemporary and versatile clinical tool Cleve Clin J Med 2017; 84:161–168.
- Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy: Uncommon presentation of lung cancer
The patient presented with bilateral ankle joint pain, swelling of the ankles and wrists, and digital clubbing.
- Maternal asthma: Management strategies
The benefits of asthma treatment during pregnancy outweigh the risks associated with the medications used.
- Is there a doctor on board? In-flight medical emergencies
Although not legally required to render assistance, physicians have an ethical obligation to do so and should be prepared.
- Optimizing diagnostic testing for venous thromboembolism
A thoughtful approach to diagnosing venous thromboembolism and screening for thrombophilic disorders.