Serologic evaluation in idiopathic interstitial pneumonias.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Patients with lung cancer are particularly vulnerable to lung injury associated with immune checkpoint inhibition and often present with more frequent and more severe manifestations of lung disease compared to patients with other tumor types. The present review explores the reasons for increased susce...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Shannon VR

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tuberculosis is currently an enormous global health problem. In industrialized countries in Western Europe and North America, tuberculosis case rates are low and an increasing proportion of cases now occur in foreign-born individuals and in marginalized populations, including the homeless, prisoners, drug users, and p...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Johnson JL,Ellner JJ

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Smoking is a major risk factor for lung cancer, which is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths both in the USA and worldwide. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema are comorbid conditions often found in lung cancer patients. The inflammatory pathways that link chronic obstructive pu...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Lee G,Walser TC,Dubinett SM

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although asthma is considered to be an inflammatory disease of the airways, neural mechanisms remain very important. Neural control of airways is far more complex than has been previously recognized. In addition to the classic neural pathways, the nonadrenergic, noncholinergic pathway has been described in the airways...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Choi DC,Kwon OJ

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), especially Mycobacterium avium complex, are being recognized with increasing frequency as clinical pathogens, not only as a cause of disseminated disease in patients with AIDS but also as a cause of chronic lung disease in patients without AIDS. These infections have traditionall...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Griffith DE

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To examine the recent advancements of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical characteristics, radiographic studies, diagnostic modalities, treatment, and prognosis of pulmonary hypertension in sarcoidosis. RECENT FINDINGS:A large retrospective study found 73.8% of patients with sarcoidosis liste...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Shigemitsu H,Nagai S,Sharma OP

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:After 'curative' resection, many patients are still at risk for further lung cancer, either as a recurrence or a new metachronous primary. In theory, close follow-up should improve survival by catching relapse early - but in reality, many experts feel that surveillance for recurrence is of uncertain v...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Chang CF,Gould M

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:It is increasingly clear that asthma is not a single disease, but a disorder with vast heterogeneity in pathogenesis, severity, and treatment response. In this review, we discuss the present understanding of different asthma phenotypes and endotypes, and the prospects of personalized medicine for asth...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Lin TY,Poon AH,Hamid Q

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To discuss the current use of oral corticosteroids (OCS) as a chronic treatment in patients with severe asthma and as a rescue treatment for patients presenting with acute exacerbations. RECENT FINDINGS:Airways disease is responsible for the bulk of OCS use in the community and considerable OCS-assoc...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Pavord ID

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bronchiolar lesions are becoming increasingly recognized as an important cause of airflow obstruction. For this reason, it is helpful to have an update of the current clinical, radiographic, and immunologic perspective. Among the bronchiolar airflow disorders, diffuse panbronchiolitis is related to HLA antigen Bw54, a...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Epler GR

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects over 12 million adults in the United States and is the third leading cause of 30-day readmissions. COPD is costly with almost $50 billion in direct costs annually. Total COPD costs can be up to double the identified direct costs because of comorbid ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Press VG,Konetzka RT,White SR

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Disorders of glucose metabolism, including insulin resistance, prediabetes, and diabetes, have been identified as risk factors for worsened asthma. This review summarizes emerging evidence for their role as modifiable risk factors in asthma, including the potential benefit of diabetes medications on a...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Wu TD

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This manuscript reviews the recent literature related to new developments in the understanding of existing and novel virulence factors of the pneumococcus that are of potential importance in the development of novel preventive and therapeutic strategies. RECENT FINDINGS:The pneumococcal capsule and p...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Feldman C,Anderson R

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to summarize recent advances in our understanding of the impact sleep disturbances have on our health, with particular focus on the brain. The present review considers the influence of sleep disturbance on the neurovascular unit; the role of sleep disturbance in neurodege...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Aguirre CC

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Classic descriptions of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) centered on its impact on respiratory function. It is currently recognized that comorbidities contribute to the severity of symptoms and COPD progression. Understanding COPD-comorbidities associations could provide innovative treatme...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Brown JP,Martinez CH

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review was to evaluate the consequence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in pulmonary hypertension by reviewing the current literature and understanding potential pathophysiological mechanisms. RECENT FINDINGS:Small studies have suggested a high prevalence of comorbid OSA in those ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Minic M,Ryan CM

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review highlights recent developments in liver disease associated with cystic fibrosis. RECENT FINDINGS:The broad spectrum of hepatobiliary problems in cystic fibrosis includes specific alterations ascribable to the underlying defect as well as lesions of iatrogenic origin or that reflect the ef...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Colombo C

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Dornase alfa (Pulmozyme) is one of the most commonly used medications to treat the lung disease of cystic fibrosis (CF). As other respiratory medications have entered the clinical market, understanding the proper use and indication for dornase alfa is increasingly important. In addition, dornase alfa ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Wagener JS,Kupfer O

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this article is to provide understanding of renal sarcoidosis, the different types of renal sarcoidosis, disease burden of renal involvement, and treatment options. RECENT FINDINGS:The frequency of renal involvement seems to be underestimated, but renal sarcoidosis represents a relevan...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Bergner R,Löffler C

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review examines the associations between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and renal and hepatobiliary diseases, with emphasis on the epidemiology and clinical outcomes, along with current information on pathophysiologic mechanisms and risk factors. RECENT FINDINGS:Glomerular filtrati...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Mapel D

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:A relatively new class of CD4 expressing T cells that also express and release interleukin-17 (Th17 cells) is gaining attention based on their capacity to regulate inflammatory responses in a spectrum of chronic autoimmune diseases. The purpose of this review is to consider recent studies relating to ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Crouser ED

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the principles of staging cancer as applied to nonsmall cell lung cancer. RECENT FINDINGS:The current staging system is under review for update. It is timely to review the principles of staging cancer to see how the nonsmall cell lung cancer staging system can be improved. Staging systems s...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Filner JJ,Ost D

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe the recent findings of the last 2 years on the epidemiology and phenotypes of occupational asthma, as well as new developments in its diagnosis and management. RECENT FINDINGS:Data from nine longitudinal studies showed a population attributable fraction for the occupational contribution t...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Quirce S,Domínguez-Ortega J,Luna JA

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In this review, we highlight some of the developments achieved over the past 2 years in the field of novel antimicrobial compounds. RECENT FINDINGS:Modification of existing compound classes to create more powerful compounds capable of overcoming pathogen resistance and the introduction of completely ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Blasi F,Tarsia P,Cosentini R,Valenti V

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In this review, we describe the 'state-of-the-art' in our knowledge of asthma and what gaps exist, which can be exploited in the future for effective translation of our knowledge from the bench or population studies to diagnosis and therapy. RECENT FINDINGS:The advent of microbiome research has expan...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Brar T,Nagaraj S,Mohapatra S

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Pleural effusions in patients with hematologic malignancy may represent malignant pleural effusion (MPE) or occur secondary to infection, treatment effects, and other common causes. The impact of MPE on prognosis in this cohort remains unclear. Indwelling pleural catheters (IPCs) are routinely placed ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Vakil E,Jimenez CA,Faiz SA

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Food allergy associated clinical and social burdens have increased substantially in prevalence in the past decade. Coexisting asthma is a significant problem as food reactions tend to be more severe when they involve the lung. Food allergy also increases asthma morbidity in adults and children. RECEN...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Ozol D,Mete E

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been increased recognition of the importance of inflammatory cells and their products in the pathogenesis of asthma. From this recognition has evolved a number of new approaches to treat the various components of the asthmatic inflammatory response. Nonselective anti-inflammatory agents such as cyclosporine ...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Floreani AA,Rennard SI

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parapneumonic effusions are frequent complications of bacterial pneumonia. Depending on the severity of the underlying pneumonia, the promptness of antibiotic therapy, and the virulence of the infecting organism, 5% to 50% of patients will require pleural fluid drainage to prevent progression to an empyema. The decisi...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Heffner JE

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes is a common complication of cystic fibrosis. Because it is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, prompt diagnosis and aggressive management of cystic fibrosis-related diabetes is important. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation held a consensus conference in 1998 to define the standards of care for pati...

journal_title：Current opinion in pulmonary medicine

authors： Riggs AC,Seaquist ER,Moran A

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00