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.

Adding evolocumab to statins further lowered LDL cholesterol

Posted on: 13/05/2014 - 21:00

Adding evolocumab to both moderate- and high-intensity statin therapy lowered low-density lipoprotein cholesterol even further in an international phase III clinical trial reported online May 13 in...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology

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Vertical incision at C-section in morbidly obese women led to lower infection rates

Posted on: 12/05/2014 - 14:10

NEW ORLEANS – Vertical incisions in morbidly obese women undergoing a primary cesarean delivery are associated with fewer wound complications, compared with transverse incisions. The findings were...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology

Type: News Item

Parents, teens misunderstand parameters of confidential interviews

Posted on: 09/05/2014 - 17:25

PHILADELPHIA – Despite an overall agreement on its merit, both parents and their adolescent daughters are leery of the confidential interview in the gynecologic setting, in part because each cohort...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology

Type: News Item

Physical inactivity is the top factor for heart disease in women

Posted on: 08/05/2014 - 23:30

Physical inactivity in women aged 30 years and older has a greater impact on the risk of developing heart disease than any other major risk factor, according to an Australian study published today in...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology

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VIDEO – IBD meds found safe during pregnancy

Posted on: 07/05/2014 - 16:25

CHICAGO – Medications to treat inflammatory bowel disease were well tolerated in pregnancy and weren’t linked to worse maternal-fetal outcomes, according to a study of more than 1,000 pregnant...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology

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Women’s Health Initiative study netted $37 billion in savings

Posted on: 05/05/2014 - 22:00

The massive Women’s Health Initiative estrogen plus progestin clinical trial netted more than $37 billion in savings in the 10 years after it was published, largely by curtailing postmenopausal...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology

Type: News Item

Yearly monitoring does not predict fractures after bisphosphonate cessation

Posted on: 05/05/2014 - 21:00

Fracture risk in women who discontinue therapy with bisphosphonates can be assessed by measuring bone mineral density at the time of discontinuation, but subsequent frequent monitoring appears to...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology

Type: News Item

VIDEO – National effort to reduce maternal deaths and morbidities gains traction

Posted on: 05/05/2014 - 18:55

CHICAGO – The 3,200 U. S. hospitals that offer obstetric care are being urged to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality by joining the National Partnership for Maternal Safety. The initial aim of...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology

Type: News Item

VIDEO: Cervical length at 16-22 weeks predicts preterm birth

Posted on: 05/05/2014 - 16:45

CHICAGO – Transvaginal ultrasound measures of cervical length at 16-22 weeks gestation can identify patients who have a short cervix and are at risk of preterm birth, allowing selection of patients...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology

Type: News Item

VIDEO: HPV testing predicted to displace most Pap smears

Posted on: 30/04/2014 - 15:35

CHICAGO – Dr. Laurie J. McKenzie, who is a member of the ACOG Committee on the Scientific Program and the medical faculties of the University of Texas and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston,...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology

Type: News Item

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