Pulmonology & Critical Care
Lung Surgeon Reimagines ECMO for Chronic Lung Disease Patients
Vanderbilt team is working to improve options for patients with COPD.
ECMO Access Means Survival for Some with Severe COVID-19
Study shows importance of adequate health system resources for treating qualified patients.
Team Seeks Solutions to Chronic Disease Disparities
Research collaborative to address chronic diseases and social factors affecting African Americans and Latinos.
Respiratory Microbiome’s Role in COVID-19 Severity
New research is detailing the role of the upper respiratory tract microbiome in susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2.
Safer Prescribing for Older Adults Leaving the ED
Peer comparisons tool helps contextualize efforts to lower PIMs at ED discharge.
Bougie or Stylet for Intubation?
Results invite clinicians to stay within comfort zone in selecting intubation method.
Preventing E-cigarette Lung Injury in Teens
Progress will demand thoughtful outreach, careful diagnoses and advocacy.
AI Refines Lung Cancer Screenings
Deep learning reaches clinical adoption for tackling indeterminate nodules.
Combined Biomarker Model Tackles Indeterminate Lung Nodules
Trial supports noninvasive procedure for averting biopsy and shortening time to cancer diagnosis.
Penicillin Allergy Record Is a Fossil for Many Adults
Ongoing study demonstrates majority flagged can safely receive penicillin.
New Technique Uncovers Antibodies for Viral Pathogens
High-throughput approach reveals ultrapotent candidate with efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 variants.