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A Simple Multifunctional Tool for Integrated Care for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

National and European initiatives to drive quality improvement in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)1,2 have led to integrated care models…
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1 Nov 2018

Discovering Asthma Paradigms in an Evolving Landscape: Expert Perspectives

This symposium took place during the 2018 European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in Paris, France and focussed on the disease burden…
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A Multidimensional Approach to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Comorbidities

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide and is predicted to be the third leading cause of death by…
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1 Nov 2018

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Updated Guidance on Endobronchial Valves: What Was Behind the Decision and What Does it Mean for Pulmonologists?

In December 2017, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) updated its interventional procedures guidance, titled ‘Endobronchial…
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Does Talc Increase Risk of Subsequent Non-Draining Septated Pleural Effusion after Indwelling Pleural Catheter Insertion?

Current management of recurrent pleural effusion is symptomatic. Indwelling pleural catheters (IPC) reduce the initial length of hospital stay…
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1 Nov 2018

Editor’s Pick: Asthma in Childhood: Current Perspectives on Diagnosis and Treatment

Asthma is currently characterised, in functional terms, as an inflammatory disorder linked to airway hyper-responsiveness that leads to symptoms….
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1 Nov 2018

Pneumothorax Induction with a Boutin Needle without Ultrasound Guidance During Local Anaesthetic Thoracoscopy

Pleural disease is an increasingly common presentation and it has been estimated that up to 15% of patients have a metastatic pleural effusion at…
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Noninvasive Ventilation: Challenges and Pitfalls

Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is frequently used in patients with acute respiratory failure and its success is dependent on the underlying cause of the…
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Anti-Programmed Death Receptor 1 Signalling Immunotherapy as a Part of Curative Intent Strategies for Stages I-III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Surgery provides the best chance of a cure for patients with early stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and plays an important role in the…
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Innovating the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations: A Phone Telesystem to Increase Action Plan Adherence

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations are major contributors to the burden of the disease, reducing patients’ quality of life…
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