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Respiratory
2 Mins
1 Nov 2018

A Simple Multifunctional Tool for Integrated Care for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

National and European initiatives to drive quality improvement in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)1,2 have led to integrated care models…
Respiratory
1 Mins
1 Nov 2018

A Multidimensional Approach to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Comorbidities

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide and is predicted to be the third leading cause of death by…
Respiratory
2 Mins
1 Nov 2018

Does Talc Increase Risk of Subsequent Non-Draining Septated Pleural Effusion after Indwelling Pleural Catheter Insertion?

Current management of recurrent pleural effusion is symptomatic. Indwelling pleural catheters (IPC) reduce the initial length of hospital stay…
Respiratory
1 Mins
1 Nov 2018

Pneumothorax Induction with a Boutin Needle without Ultrasound Guidance During Local Anaesthetic Thoracoscopy

Pleural disease is an increasingly common presentation and it has been estimated that up to 15% of patients have a metastatic pleural effusion at…
Respiratory
2 Mins
1 Nov 2018

Innovating the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations: A Phone Telesystem to Increase Action Plan Adherence

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations are major contributors to the burden of the disease, reducing patients’ quality of life…
Respiratory
2 Mins
1 Nov 2018

Adherence Rate to Inhaled Therapies and Factors Affecting Adherence in Elderly Patients with Chronic Obstructive Lung Diseases

Adherence to treatment is essential in chronic diseases, especially in chronic obstructive lung diseases (COLD). Poor adherence to the treatment regimen…
Dermatology
1 Mins
30 Oct 2018

Facial Lesions: A Dermoscopic Interactive Session

The differential diagnosis of pigmented macules on sun-damaged facial skin is one of the most challenging procedures in daily dermatological practice.
Dermatology
2 Mins
30 Oct 2018

The Influence of Itch and Pain on Sleep in Atopic Dermatitis Patients

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease, with the average prevalence ranging from 2.1–4.9% in the general population.