Although medical treatment of COPD has advanced, nonadherence to medication regimens
poses a significant barrier to optimal management. Underuse, overuse, and improper use …

An electronic literature search for articles published between January 1990 and September
2011 was conducted by using the PubMed, CINAHL, SCOPUS, and Cochrane Library …

BACKGROUND: Our respiratory care baccalaureate program experienced a 47% attrition
rate over a five-year period from 2001-2005. The purpose of this study was to examine the …

Despite the decline in overall asthma mortality, acute severe asthma continues to be a
significant challenge to clinicians. Patients with acute severe asthma present unique clinical …

Continuing professional education (CPE) for respiratory therapists (RTs) represent both a
mandate and a desired characteristic of a profession poised to assume a more prominent role …

Background: Standardized Patient Encounters (SPEs) prepare health professions students
for entry to clinical practice. The goal of the SPE is to provide an environment in which …

OF all of the medical emergencies that confront practicing physicians, asthma is the one
most often dealt with in accordance with the adage "familiarity breeds contempt." Because …

For decades, intensive chemotherapy (IC) has been considered the best therapeutic option
for treating acute myeloid leukemia (AML), with no curative option available for patients who …

Background: Prone positioning improves oxygenation and reduces mortality in patients with
severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). It has been suggested that clinicians’ …

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