Elevation in white blood cell count after corticosteroid use in noninfected hospitalized patients
Abstract Background It is widely accepted that corticosteroids cause leukocytosis. Clinicians must decide whether a rise in white blood cell (WBC) count is due to steroids versus other processes like developing infection. Objective The objective of this study is to measure the increase in white blood cell count after corticosteroid administration in ...
Erin Sullivan+2 more
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The Cross-Sectional Area of Erector Spinae Muscles Obtained from Chest CT Is an Independent Predictor of Death in COPD. [PDF]
Liu J+9 more
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Ongoing airway inflammation in patients with COPD who do not currently smoke [PDF]
S.R. Rutgers+6 more
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Abstract Venous blood gases (VBGs) are safe and effective at screening for hypercarbic respiratory failure. Multiple studies have validated that a VBG with a PvCO2 less than 45 reliably rules out hypercarbia. The use of VBGs for the initial screening of hypercarbia when hypercarbic respiratory failure is suspected can reduce the overall use of arterial
Mary E. Lacy+3 more
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Association of triglyceride glucose and obesity indices with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in US adults: data from 2013 to 2018 NHANES. [PDF]
Chen J+6 more
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Supplemental oxygen during pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD with exercise hypoxaemia [PDF]
R. Garrod
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The core competencies in hospital medicine: Procedures 2025 update
Abstract This article presents an updated framework from the Society of Hospital Medicine for individual learning objectives related to key procedures in hospital medicine. Building upon the 2017 framework, these objectives have been revised to reflect evolving clinical evidence, advancements, and shifts in hospital medicine practice patterns.
Satyen Nichani+8 more
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Proteomic insights into COPD pathogenesis and therapeutic targets: a causal analysis of circulating proteins. [PDF]
Luo M+5 more
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One year period prevalence study of respiratory acidosis in acute exacerbations of COPD: implications for the provision of non-invasive ventilation and oxygen administration [PDF]
Paul Plant
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