2022
Characteristics Associated with Spirometry Guideline Adherence in VA Patients Hospitalized with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Rodwin BA, DeRycke EC, Han L, Bade BC, Brandt CA, Bastian LA, Akgün KM. Characteristics Associated with Spirometry Guideline Adherence in VA Patients Hospitalized with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2022, 38: 619-626. PMID: 36241942, PMCID: PMC9971396, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-022-07826-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseHigh-risk COPD patientsObstructive pulmonary diseaseAnnual spirometryCOPD patientsClinic visitsPulmonary diseaseChronic obstructive lung diseaseVeterans Health Administration facilitiesPost-hospitalization careGuideline-concordant careObstructive lung diseaseYear of hospitalizationCorporate Data WarehouseProvider-level dataPulmonary clinicGuideline adherencePatient demographicsConcordant careCOPD hospitalizationsPrimary outcomeVA patientsLung diseaseProvider variablesProvider age
2021
An 84-Year-Old Physician With Progressive Dyspnea and Bilateral Upper Lobe Opacities
Harris ZM, Antin-Ozerkis D. An 84-Year-Old Physician With Progressive Dyspnea and Bilateral Upper Lobe Opacities. CHEST Journal 2021, 159: e325-e329. PMID: 33965157, DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2020.12.035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProgressive exertional dyspneaNumbness/tinglingLong-term medicationProximal muscle weaknessParoxysmal atrial fibrillationLifelong nonsmokersNaproxen 250Progressive dyspneaDry coughExertional dyspneaNight sweatsPulmonary clinicLumbar radiculopathySinus congestionSpinal stenosisAtrial fibrillationMuscle weaknessHashimoto's thyroiditisRecent travelMedical historyOlder physiciansWeight lossDyspneaThyroiditisPhysicians
2006
Case Report: A Case of Wood-Smoke–Related Pulmonary Disease
Diaz J, Koff J, Gotway M, Nishimura S, Balmes J. Case Report: A Case of Wood-Smoke–Related Pulmonary Disease. Environmental Health Perspectives 2006, 114: 759-762. PMID: 16675433, PMCID: PMC1459932, DOI: 10.1289/ehp.8489.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPulmonary diseaseThickened bronchovascular bundlesThoracic computed tomographyChronic productive coughChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseObstructive pulmonary diseaseHealth care providersBiomass smokeExposure to biomass smokeLung biopsyProductive coughBronchovascular bundlesPulmonary nodulesLung cancerPulmonary clinicClinical progressionCarbon-laden macrophagesRespiratory manifestationsBlack plaqueHistopathological abnormalitiesFibrotic scarLung parenchymaMild symptomsAmount of smokingCare providers
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