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Annals of the
American Thoracic Society

Delivers up-to-date and authoritative coverage of adult and pediatric pulmonary and respiratory sleep medicine and adult medical critical care.

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This investigation is the first laboratory-based study in which a large number of NTM isolated from clinical samples in Japan have been assessed. Although the calculated prevalence of NTM disease might be underestimated, the approach may prove useful for monitoring relative epidemiological data for NTM lung disease.
JANUARY 2017 AnnalsATS
Patients with acute brain injury are frequently capable of breathing spontaneously with minimal ventilatory support despite persistent neurological impairment. The authors sought to describe factors associated with extubation timing, success, and primary tracheostomy in these patients.
JANUARY 2017 AnnalsATS
Between 2008 and 2013, there was an increase in use of ECMO and inhaled epoprostenol, and no change in use of inhaled nitric oxide or continuous intravenous infusion of a neuromuscular blocking agent. There was considerable variability in patient and hospital factors associated with use across different adjuvants.
JANUARY 2017 AnnalsATS

Case Conference

A 59-year-old woman sought medical attention for 2 month history of chest tightness, wheeze, cough, and progressive exertional dyspnea.
JANUARY 2017 AnnalsATS

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Pattern of Imaging after Lung Cancer Resection

Dr. Alan Fein is joined by Dr. Shawn Nishi to discuss the findings on her team’s research into the the pattern and trends in the use of computed tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography (PET) scans in patients after resection of early-stage lung cancer.