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View article: Impact of performance improvement strategies on unplanned extubation in an inner-city intensive care unit
Impact of performance improvement strategies on unplanned extubation in an inner-city intensive care unit Open
Background: Unplanned extubation (UE) in intensive care units (ICUs) is a significant patient safety concern, associated with increased morbidity and healthcare utilization; the reported rates of UE vary from 1% to 15%. There is sparse dat…
View article: Real-World Outcomes of Biologic Therapy for Severe Asthma in a High-Burden Urban Population
Real-World Outcomes of Biologic Therapy for Severe Asthma in a High-Burden Urban Population Open
View article: Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage Due to Cannabis Inhalation
Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage Due to Cannabis Inhalation Open
View article: Crushing Muscles: A Case Study on Rhabdomyolysis, Renal Failure, and Compartment Syndrome Triggered by Pre-Workout Supplement Abuse
Crushing Muscles: A Case Study on Rhabdomyolysis, Renal Failure, and Compartment Syndrome Triggered by Pre-Workout Supplement Abuse Open
The use of steroids and protein-based dietary supplements for muscle enhancement is prevalent in contemporary society. While these products promise increased muscle mass and strength, they carry significant risks, including severe medical …
View article: Lung Cancer Screening: All That Glitters Is Not Gold
Lung Cancer Screening: All That Glitters Is Not Gold Open
View article: Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Open
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a rare tumor with a dismal prognosis that originates in the mesothelial surfaces of the pleura. The main risk factor is exposure to asbestos. Worldwide, especially in developed countries, occupational asbe…
View article: Hypermetabolic Pulmonary and Mediastinal Lesions With Elevated Cancer Antigen (CA) 15-3 and CA 27-29 in a Patient With a History of Ovarian and Breast Cancer
Hypermetabolic Pulmonary and Mediastinal Lesions With Elevated Cancer Antigen (CA) 15-3 and CA 27-29 in a Patient With a History of Ovarian and Breast Cancer Open
View article: Human T-cell Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 (HTLV-1)-Associated Adult T-cell Leukemia/Lymphoma in a Patient Previously Treated for Strongyloidiasis
Human T-cell Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 (HTLV-1)-Associated Adult T-cell Leukemia/Lymphoma in a Patient Previously Treated for Strongyloidiasis Open
View article: Acute Respiratory Failure Due to Vaping-Induced Lung Injury: A Case Report and Management Review
Acute Respiratory Failure Due to Vaping-Induced Lung Injury: A Case Report and Management Review Open
Awareness of the detrimental effects of vaping on the respiratory system has significantly increased in the last few years. In July 2019 the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the Illinois Department of Public Health established t…
View article: Comparison of patients admitted to an inner-city intensive care unit across 3 COVID-19 waves
Comparison of patients admitted to an inner-city intensive care unit across 3 COVID-19 waves Open
To expand our limited knowledge of COVID-19-related outcomes in patients admitted to inner-city intensive care unit (ICU across multiple infection waves. This retrospective study compared patients admitted to the ICU in Bronx, NY, during 3…
View article: Change in patterns of hospitalization for influenza during COVID‐19 surges
Change in patterns of hospitalization for influenza during COVID‐19 surges Open
Background Hospitalization due to influenza has been stable in recent years. In March 2020, New York was an epicenter for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19). Because influenza and COVID‐19 present similarly, there were serious concerns th…
View article: Coronavirus Pneumonia: Outcomes and Characteristics of Patients in an Inner-City Area after 3 Months of Infection
Coronavirus Pneumonia: Outcomes and Characteristics of Patients in an Inner-City Area after 3 Months of Infection Open
Background: The morbidity and long term pulmonary consequences of COVID-19 infection continue to unfold as we learn and follow survivors of this disease. We report radiological evolution and pulmonary function findings in those patients. M…
View article: Risk of Bleeding in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Bronchoscopy
Risk of Bleeding in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Bronchoscopy Open
Background: Complications rates from bronchoscopy are low, however chronic kidney disease (CKD) is considered a risk factor for procedural bleeding. The aim of the study is to evaluate bleeding complications CKD patients undergoing broncho…
View article: Outcomes of patients with a non-diagnostic initial bronchoscopy for suspected thoracic malignancy
Outcomes of patients with a non-diagnostic initial bronchoscopy for suspected thoracic malignancy Open
Lung cancer is 1 of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths and bronchoscopy is an essential tool for the diagnosis. The diagnostic yield varies based on the characteristics of the lesion and bronchoscopic techniques employed. There is…
View article: FIBER-OPTIC BRONCHOSCOPY IN PATIENTS INFECTED WITH COVID-19: A CASE SERIES
FIBER-OPTIC BRONCHOSCOPY IN PATIENTS INFECTED WITH COVID-19: A CASE SERIES Open
View article: Comparison of HIV Positive and HIV Negative or Unknown HIV Status Patients Admitted with Pneumonia to the Intensive Care Unit
Comparison of HIV Positive and HIV Negative or Unknown HIV Status Patients Admitted with Pneumonia to the Intensive Care Unit Open
View article: Lung mass with bilateral mediastinal hypermetabolic lymphadenopathy in a chronic smoker indicative of lung cancer?
Lung mass with bilateral mediastinal hypermetabolic lymphadenopathy in a chronic smoker indicative of lung cancer? Open
View article: Advances in Treatment and Outcomes of Patients with<i>Legionella</i>Infection
Advances in Treatment and Outcomes of Patients with<i>Legionella</i>Infection Open
Manifestations of Legionella infections range from benign, mild disease to a more severe form with increased morbidity and mortality, especially in untreated patients. Despite diagnostic advances, clinical diagnosis remains elusive. Macrol…
View article: Outcomes of patients with non-diagnostic bronchoscopy
Outcomes of patients with non-diagnostic bronchoscopy Open
Bronchoscopy is one of the most common diagnostic procedures in pulmonary practice. Data on the outcome of patients following a non-diagnostic bronchoscopy are sparse. Diagnostic yield depends on indication, the characteristics of patients…
View article: Fluids and Sodium Imbalance: Clinical Implications
Fluids and Sodium Imbalance: Clinical Implications Open
Fluids and electrolytes are basic components of the human body and essential for the survival of most species. Any imbalance can potentially lead to serious conditions and death. The replacement of fluids and electrolytes has been used sin…
View article: Nebulized heparin and N-acetylcysteine for smoke inhalational injury
Nebulized heparin and N-acetylcysteine for smoke inhalational injury Open
On the basis of our experience with this case and limited literature, we posit that nebulized heparin and NAC may be of benefit in patients with inhalational smoke-induced lung injury and mild-to-severe lung injury scores.
View article: Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage without Extrapulmonary Manifestations: A Rare Presentation of Lupus
Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage without Extrapulmonary Manifestations: A Rare Presentation of Lupus Open
BACKGROUND Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH) is a life-threatening disorder resulting in hemorrhage into the lungs due to a variety of reasons. The underlying etiology for DAH is broadly divided into immune and non-immune mediated causes. …
View article: <i>Mycoplasma Pneumoniae</i> Pneumonia: Walking Pneumonia Can Cripple the Susceptible
<i>Mycoplasma Pneumoniae</i> Pneumonia: Walking Pneumonia Can Cripple the Susceptible Open
BACKGROUND: Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP), or “walking pneumonia,” is an atypical mild disease with varied clinical findings. Specifically, diagnosis is often controversial and understanding of disease presentation is limited. The …
View article: <i>Mycoplasma pneumoniae</i>: A Potentially Severe Infection
<i>Mycoplasma pneumoniae</i>: A Potentially Severe Infection Open
Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections remain one of the most common etiologies of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). The clinical presentation and manifestations vary widely and can affect all organs of the body. Diagnosis is challengin…
View article: Case report
Case report Open
This approach is advised in all instances of suspected NS where systemic involvement is in question.
View article: An Unusual Triad of Hemophagocytic Syndrome, Lymphoma and Tuberculosis in a Non-HIV Patient
An Unusual Triad of Hemophagocytic Syndrome, Lymphoma and Tuberculosis in a Non-HIV Patient Open
BACKGROUND Lymphoma complicated with hemophagocytic syndrome and tuberculosis has been rarely reported. The clinical and radiological presentation of these potentially fatal conditions can be easily confused and there is a potential for mi…
View article: An interesting case of mycoplasma pneumonia associated multisystem involvement and diffuse alveolar hemorrhage
An interesting case of mycoplasma pneumonia associated multisystem involvement and diffuse alveolar hemorrhage Open
View article: Role of Adult Asthma Education in Improving Asthma Control and Reducing Emergency Room Utilization and Hospital Admissions in an Inner City Hospital
Role of Adult Asthma Education in Improving Asthma Control and Reducing Emergency Room Utilization and Hospital Admissions in an Inner City Hospital Open
Objective . Asthma education programs have been shown to decrease healthcare utilization and improve disease control and management. The purpose of our study was to evaluate the impact of an outpatient adult asthma education program in an …
View article: Purulent Appearing Material in an Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration of Mediastinal Lymph Node: A Diagnostic Challenge
Purulent Appearing Material in an Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration of Mediastinal Lymph Node: A Diagnostic Challenge Open
Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) has increasingly been performed for the diagnosis and staging of thoracic malignancies. Findings of a necrotic lymph node raise concern for infectious process and…
View article: Pneumomediastinum: A Complication of Synthetic Cannabinoid K2 Use
Pneumomediastinum: A Complication of Synthetic Cannabinoid K2 Use Open
The use of synthetic cannabinoid K2 (SCK2) continues to rise. Products are sold in different flavors and mixed with various herbal products resulting in innumerable presenting symptoms. Common presentations are psychomotor activity, dyston…