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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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

Alternative Exercise and Breathing Interventions in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Critical Review

Interventions such as exercise training and breathing strategies are components of pulmonary rehabilitation for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary…

Adherence Rate to Inhaled Therapies and Factors Affecting Adherence in Elderly Patients with Chronic Obstructive Lung Diseases

Adherence to treatment is essential in chronic diseases, especially in chronic obstructive lung diseases (COLD). Poor adherence to the treatment regimen…

This October 2018, EMJ Supports...

This October, EMJ has proudly showcased its support for Stoptober and World Psoriasis Day.

European Medical Journal Presents: EMJ Dermatology 6.1

The publication of EMJ Dermatology 6.1 is now available, containing a full review of the 27th European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV)…