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COPD, ILD Patients May Not Benefit From Bilateral Lung Transplant Listing

posted March 4th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

While an unrestricted listing strategy does not seem to impact overall survival among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or interstitial lung disease awaiting lung transplant, it may increase the number of transplants performed, according to a study published in the February issue of the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

Intraoperative Methylprednisolone During Bypass Not Renal Protective

posted March 4th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

For patients undergoing cardiac surgery with a cardiopulmonary bypass pump, administration of intravenous methylprednisolone does not reduce the risk for acute kidney injury, according to a study published online March 4 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association.

Intervention Can Reduce Racial Differences in Lung Cancer Care

posted February 28th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

An intervention that includes race-specific feedback and real-time electronic warnings can reduce racial differences in care for early-stage lung cancer, according to a study published online Feb. 4 in Cancer Medicine.

Risk Factors ID’d for Site Infection After Orthopedic Surgery in Seniors

posted February 28th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Five risk factors are independently associated with surgical site infection among geriatric patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery, according to a study published online Feb. 20 in the International Wound Journal.