Pulmonology & Critical Care

EVLP Technology Enters Clinical Trials

EVLP Technology Enters Clinical Trials

Ex vivo lung perfusion evolves to increase the donor pool.

Leading EHR System Adopts Bundle to Prevent ICU Delirium

Leading EHR System Adopts Bundle to Prevent ICU Delirium

Vanderbilt experts guide Epic in integrating proven clinical protocol.

Upper Airway <i>Lactobacillus</i> to Reduce Risk of Wheezing Illness?

Upper Airway Lactobacillus to Reduce Risk of Wheezing Illness?

Bacteria could offer a biomarker and prevention strategy.

Frailty Makes Minor Surgeries “High Risk”

New findings tie frailty to broadly higher post-operative mortalities.

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New Procedure for Emphysema Hyperinflation

Valve devices achieve lung volume reduction without surgery.

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Advancing Basic Research on Venous Thrombosis

American Venous Forum issues guidelines on preclinical models.

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Evidence Favors Lower Threshold for Pulmonary Hypertension

Even mild RVSP elevations associated with worse RV function, higher mortality.

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Microvascular Disease and Amputation Risk

Findings from large-scale VA research show independent role of MVD.

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Success Rehabilitating, Transplanting Lungs using EVLP

Success Rehabilitating, Transplanting Lungs using EVLP

A pioneering transplant helps validate ex vivo lung perfusion.

Integrated Specialty Pharmacy Care and PAH Drug Adherence

Integrated Specialty Pharmacy Care and PAH Drug Adherence

Integrating pharmacists into specialty care proves its many benefits.

Genetic Basis Found for Vancomycin-induced DRESS

Genetic Basis Found for Vancomycin-induced DRESS

A simple test can help prevent life-threatening antibiotic reaction.