Pulmonology | European Federation of Internal Medicine

Pulmonology is the medical specialty dealing with disease involving the respiratory tract.[1] The term is derived from the Latinword pulmō, pulmonis ("lung") and the Greek -λογία, -logia. Pulmonology is synonymous with pneumology, from the Greekπνεύμων ("lung") and -λογία, -logia, respirology and respiratory medicine.

VIDEO: Team approach is best for successful oncofertility clinic

Posted on: 16/06/2014 - 14:25

PHILADELPHIA – Whether you want to build an entire oncofertility clinic or just elevate the level of care your current facility offers, an integrated approach to care is key, according to Dr. Leslie...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology

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VIDEO: Bottom line on maternal infections and cerebral palsy

Posted on: 13/06/2014 - 20:45

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Intra- or extra-amniotic fluid infections during pregnancy elevate the risk of having a child with cerebral palsy, according to analysis of 6 million California birth records –...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology

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Chlamydia prevalence is high, many infections go undiagnosed

Posted on: 13/06/2014 - 19:05

ATLANTA – An estimated 1 in 15 sexually active adolescent girls has a chlamydial infection, and many of these infections go undiagnosed, according to an analysis of National Health and Nutrition...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology

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Midurethral sling study: At 5 years satisfaction remained high, though continence declined

Posted on: 10/06/2014 - 17:20

ORLANDO – Success rates at 5 years were similar in women treated with a transobturator midurethral sling and women treated with a retropubic midurethral sling, but the transobturator patients were...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology

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Azathioprine, anti-TNF monotherapy safe in IBD pregnancy

Posted on: 09/06/2014 - 15:35

CHICAGO – Women with inflammatory bowel disease can safely continue monotherapy with azathioprine/6-mercaptopurine or antitumor necrosis–alpha agents during pregnancy to maintain remission, according...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology

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VIDEO: New option arises for young women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer

Posted on: 02/06/2014 - 22:40

CHICAGO – The aromatase inhibitor exemestane is more effective than tamoxifen in preventing breast cancer recurrence in premenopausal women also receiving ovarian function suppression as adjuvant...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology

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LEEP procedures present an important STI screening opportunity

Posted on: 02/06/2014 - 22:20

CHICAGO – Many women who undergo a loop electrosurgical excision procedure for advanced cervical dysplasia are not screened for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, according to findings from...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology

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Goserelin improves fertility in HR-negative breast cancer

Posted on: 02/06/2014 - 15:45

CHICAGO – Use of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist goserelin during chemotherapy for early hormone receptor–negative breast cancer was associated with lower rates of ovarian failure and more...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology

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VIDEO: Less frequent zoledronic acid is safe, retains efficacy

Posted on: 30/05/2014 - 23:30

CHICAGO – Women with breast cancer and bone metastasis can safely scale back the frequency of their zoledronic acid infusions from every 12 weeks to every 4 weeks without a loss in efficacy,...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology

Type: News Item

VIDEO: Goserelin helps dodge ovarian failure in ER-breast cancer

Posted on: 30/05/2014 - 22:50

CHICAGO – Adding the gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist goserelin (Zoladex) to adjuvant or neoadjuvant chemotherapy boosted fertility prospects in premenopausal women with early-stage...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology

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