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Global Impact of Respiratory Disease

WebThe third edition of the Global Impact of Respiratory Disease1 begins with the statement “We take our breathing and our respiratory health for granted, but our lungs …

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National and Local Direct Medical Cost Burden of COPD …

WebUnderstanding the current disease and economic burden of COPD in the United States, along with the projected costs attributable to COPD in the next decade, …

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Health-Related Quality of Life Across the Spectrum of …

WebHRQOL was depressed in PH and particularly in Groups 2 and 3 despite less severe hemodynamics. HRQOL is associated with functional capacity, but the severity of …

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Building Teams in Health Care

WebBecause teams can accomplish goals that individuals cannot, teams matter. Indeed, teams especially matter in settings such as health care, where favorable …

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Disparities in Sleep Health and Potential Intervention …

WebDisparities in sleep health are important but underrecognized contributors to health disparities. Understanding the factors contributing to sleep heath disparities and …

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Air Pollution and Noncommunicable Diseases

WebAir pollution poses a great environmental risk to health. Outdoor fine particulate matter (particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter < 2.5 μm) exposure …

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Pulmonary Rehabilitation

WebPulmonary rehabilitation (PR) comprising an individually prescribed supervised exercise training program alongside interdisciplinary and self-management education is the most …

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Theories and Principles of Health Education Applied to …

WebAsthma mortality rates and morbidity trends are increasing despite what appears to be major scientific advances in our understanding of asthma and a multitude of new therapeutic …

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Introducing the Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist

WebThe COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of interprofessional collaborative practice and spotlighted the contributions of the registered respiratory …

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Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia and Hospital-Acquired …

WebCONCLUSIONS: HCAP needs to be categorised separately as the third category, if not in HAP spectrum, because the patient characteristics, bacterial agents, antibiotic …

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A Practical Overview of Case-Control Studies in Clinical Practice

WebCase-control studies are one of the major observational study designs for performing clinical research. The advantages of these study designs over other study designs are that they …

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PATIENT AND HEALTH SYSTEM COST SAVINGS IN A …

WebPatient and caregiver productivity-loss cost savings totalled $6,379.40 and $17,335.32, respectively. Clinic administrative level savings amounted to $508.27 (3 mins/booking; …

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Defining Patient Competence for Medical Decision Making

WebPhysician evaluation of patient competence is an essential element of every doctor-patient relationship. Valid informed consent requires that the patient be competent to make …

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Marijuana and Lung Disease

WebAs marijuana smoking prevalence increases in the United States, concern regarding its potential risks to lung health has also risen, given the general similarity in the smoke …

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Addressing Mental Health Needs Among Frontline Health Care

WebFrontline workers experienced inordinate stress levels during the COVID-19 pandemic, as historically high volume and acuity in our hospitals was accompanied by …

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EPA'S ONLY PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY: LIBBY, MONTANA'S …

WebMETHODS: Community-wide asbestos exposures caused by mining activities took place in Libby, Mont. from 1919 until 1990. Once respiratory health effects were identified, …

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Medical Errors and Poor Communication

WebMedical errors arise in many situations, but can be broadly categorized into errors of proficiency, communication, execution, and judgment. Errors of proficiency arise when a …

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Creating Written Patient Education Materials

WebCollaboration. When developing patient education materials, it is imperative to consider the participants who should be involved in the process. At our institution, patient education …

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Marijuana and the Lung

WebWe thank Lavender et al1 for their contribution in CHEST (August 2022). Indeed, marijuana has been used for pain control for millennia.2,3 The endocannabinoid system is …

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