http://jrd.consultantlive.com The Journal of Respiratory Diseases en Copyright 2009, CMPMedica US Thu, 17 May 2012 01:30:01 GMT Thu, 17 May 2012 01:30:01 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://jrd.consultantlive.com/display/article/1145425/2070002?CID=rss Among the information of interest to primary care: Asymptomatic smokers may show signs of COPD, and what to do about it. How to treat obstructive sleep apnea as effectively as a sleep center. And things you may not know about inhalers. Tue, 8 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://jrd.consultantlive.com/display/article/1145425/2060201?CID=rss Troubling new evidence from the CDC raises questions about how many patients with COPD are not being adequately diagnosed and treated. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://jrd.consultantlive.com/display/article/1145425/2059788?CID=rss As one of 17 medical organizations collaborating in the nationwide "Choosing Wisely" campaign to help doctors and patients work together to reduce unwarranted testing, the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology has made five suggested topics for discussion. Your patients with asthma and allergies may begin to raise the subject. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://jrd.consultantlive.com/display/article/1145425/2059755?CID=rss A panel of physiological markers of respiratory function adds significantly to the predictive value of clinical prognostic factors such as forced expiratory volume and age. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://jrd.consultantlive.com/display/article/1145425/2058998?CID=rss Despite widespread concern about the use of these drugs for patients with asthma and allergies, a review of the evidence shows that (used as recommended) there is very little risk from introducing a steroid into the upper respiratory system on a fairly regular basis, even for a child. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://jrd.consultantlive.com/display/article/1145425/2047415?CID=rss The test can improve outcomes for COPD, but a new review outlines revised standards that call for going beyond spirometry to assess the status of patients with the condition. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://jrd.consultantlive.com/display/article/1145425/2046153?CID=rss At the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, held early this month in Florida, specialists learned a great deal that is important to primary care. Among the most noteworthy presentations: Why primary care isn't following asthma guidelines, the importance of body weight in asthma treatment, and the future of sublingual allergy drugs. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://jrd.consultantlive.com/display/article/1145425/2041049?CID=rss A large randomized trial showing no effect of antibiotics on acute rhinosinusitis in adults does not inspire a change in recommendations for family physicians. Thu, 1 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://jrd.consultantlive.com/display/article/1145425/2037576?CID=rss The combination of electronic medical records and office-based genomic profiling, both on the visible horizon, could herald a coming era when asthma treatments are more rational and less empirical. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://jrd.consultantlive.com/display/article/1145425/2037566?CID=rss The evidence from a large risk surveillance is robust. The study even controlled for intake of fruits, vegetables, water, and juice. Here are suggestions for patients who may find it difficult to break the habit. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://jrd.consultantlive.com/display/article/1145425/2036926?CID=rss <img width="100" height="68" src="http://jrd.consultantlive.com/image/image_gallery?img_id=2037012&t=1330017825951" alt="" border="0" align="left" style="padding-right:5px;" />The revised GOLD guidelines redefine treatment objectives, change standards for the use of spirometry, and redefine exacerbation, with special emphasis on comorbidities.<br style="clear:both;"/> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://jrd.consultantlive.com/display/article/1145425/1541845?CID=rss Diabetes mellitus is a group of disorders characterized by hyperglycemia and the resulting macrovascular and microvascular complications.<br style="clear:both;"/> Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://jrd.consultantlive.com/display/article/1145425/1510297?CID=rss Malignant thymoma is an indolent tumor arising from the thymic epithelial cells located in the anterior mediastinum. These tumor cells spread via regional metastasis or invade surrounding structures, including the pleural space. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://jrd.consultantlive.com/display/article/1145425/1479649?CID=rss Despite the recent development of several new therapies, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) remains an incurable disease. Careful monitoring of disease progression is vital to ensuring that patients receive maximal medical therapy before the onset of overt right-sided heart failure. In part 1 of this article, I reviewed the role of the history and physical examination, chest radiography, electrocardiography, echocardiography, and pulmonary artery catheterization. In part 2, I focus on MRI, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), the 6-minute walk test, and biomarkers. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://jrd.consultantlive.com/display/article/1145425/1405513?CID=rss Nocardia asteroides is a rarecause of pulmonary or disseminatedinfection in immunocompetentpersons. Pleuralcompromise is common, butempyema necessitatis is veryrare. The authors describe anapparently immunocompetentpatient with N asteroides infectionwho had chest wallcompromise mimicking empyemanecessitatis. Tue, 1 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT