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Case ReportPulmonology

Endobronchial epithelioid leiomyoma (leiomyoblastoma) causing complete right-lung atelectasis: A case report.

A 45-year-old woman presented with progressive exertional dyspnea and a persistent dry cough, leading to the discovery of complete right-lung atelectasis.

Medicine (Baltimore)Sep 4, 2026Read case
Case ReportOncology (Medical)

Heparin-free veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as a bridge therapy for airway interventions in malignant central airway obstruction: Case series and literature review.

Three patients with malignant central airway obstruction (MCAO) presented with severe respiratory failure due to bronchial obstruction from tumors.

Medicine (Baltimore)Sep 4, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPulmonologyOpen access

Robotic-assisted transbronchial biopsy versus computed tomography-guided transthoracic needle biopsy for peripheral pulmonary lesions: a systematic review and meta-analysis of direct comparative studies.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared robotic-assisted bronchoscopy (RAB) and computed tomography-guided transthoracic biopsy (CTTB) for peripheral pulmonary lesions in adults.

J Robot SurgSep 4, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPulmonologyOpen access

Extracorporeal CO 2 elimination for acute exacerbation of severe COPD requiring invasive mechanical ventilation: a randomized controlled trial (the X-COPD trial).

The X-COPD trial evaluated the impact of extracorporeal CO2 removal (ECCO2R) on clinical outcomes in adults with severe acute exacerbation of COPD requiring invasive mechanical ventilation.

Crit CareSep 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPulmonologyOpen access

Air Pollution and Heat Impacts on Respiratory Morbidity and Mortality Outcomes in Africa: A Systematic Review Towards a Meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the relationship between air pollution and respiratory morbidity in Africa, analyzing data from thirteen studies across ten countries.

Curr Environ Health RepSep 3, 2026Read summary
Case ReportCardiology

When Grief Strains the Heart: A Case of Reverse Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Triggered by Mourning and Respiratory Failure.

A 69-year-old woman with a history of coronary artery disease and COPD presented with severe respiratory distress and unresponsiveness, requiring intubation.

Am J Case RepSep 3, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)

Daraxonrasib for Previously Treated RAS -Mutant Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer.

This phase 1-2 multicenter trial evaluated the safety and efficacy of daraxonrasib in 136 patients with previously treated RAS-mutant non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

N Engl J MedSep 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPulmonology

The clinical benefit of prostacyclin treatment in mechanically ventilated patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection is not attributed to anti-inflammatory effects.

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of iloprost on inflammatory and cytokine responses in 80 mechanically ventilated patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection and endotheliopathy.

CytokineSep 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchHematologyOpen access

Phenome- and laboratory-wide meta-analyses of sickle cell trait reveal multi-system disease associations.

This meta-analysis examined the health outcomes associated with sickle cell trait (SCT) in 4,813 individuals of African genetic ancestry.

Am J Hum GenetSep 3, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)Open access

A systematic review and network meta-analysis of first-line EGFR-TKI-based combination strategies for EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer with brain metastases.

This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of first-line EGFR-TKI-based combination strategies in patients with EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer and brain metastases.

Sci RepSep 2, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOncology (Medical)

Co-Occurring EGFR L858R Mutation and HER2 Amplification in NSCLC Identified by Stepwise Molecular Profiling.

A 54-year-old non-smoking woman with Stage IIIA lung adenocarcinoma initially tested negative for EGFR mutations. After disease progression and severe chemotherapy toxicity, stepwise molecular profiling revealed HER2…

Am J Case RepSep 2, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchInfectious DiseasesOpen access

Swab Testing to Optimize Pneumonia Treatment With Empiric Vancomycin: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of MRSA PCR nasal swab testing on vancomycin use in 277 adult ICU patients with suspected community-acquired pneumonia.

Clin Infect DisSep 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPulmonologyOpen access

A Web-Based, Pedometer-Mediated Intervention Increases Amount and Intensity of Physical Activity in COPD: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated a web-based, pedometer-mediated intervention aimed at increasing physical activity (PA) in individuals with COPD who had not previously participated in pulmonary…

Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon DisSep 1, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPulmonologyOpen access

CFTR Modulator Therapy and Aerobic Fitness Changes in Aerobic Fitness Following Initiation of CFTR Modulator Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of CFTR modulator therapy on aerobic fitness in individuals with cystic fibrosis (n=578).

Pediatr PulmonolSep 1, 2026Read summary
Case ReportAnesthesiology

Awake emergency laparotomy under combined spinal epidural anaesthesia in a high-risk patient with severe pulmonary disease and neuromuscular blocking agent anaphylaxis.

A frail elderly patient with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and anaphylaxis to multiple neuromuscular blocking agents underwent an awake emergency laparotomy using combined spinal-epidural anaesthesia.

BMJ Case RepSep 1, 2026Read case
Case ReportPulmonology

Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation (PAVM) with hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT): a rare cause of paradoxical embolic stroke.

A woman in her 40s presented with right-sided hemiparesis, and MRI revealed a left thalamic infarction. Further investigation identified pulmonary arteriovenous malformation (PAVM) associated with hereditary…

BMJ Case RepSep 1, 2026Read case
Case ReportPulmonology

Plateau Pressure Exceeding Peak Inspiratory Pressure During Pressure Mode Ventilation With Active Inspiratory Effort.

In patients receiving pressure modes of mechanical ventilation, plateau pressure can be higher than peak inspiratory pressure when the patient has a strong drive to breathe.

Am J Crit CareSep 1, 2026Read case
Case ReportInfectious Diseases

Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis Linked to Shipping Containers, Taiwan, 2025.

A shipping container yard worker from Taiwan contracted laboratory-confirmed pulmonary coccidioidomycosis. He reported no travel history to endemic regions.

Emerg Infect DisSep 1, 2026Read case
Case ReportCardiothoracic SurgeryOpen access

Intraoperative Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasonography (Io-CEUS) to Detect Missed Lung Nodules During Robot-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery.

A patient undergoing robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery presented with a malignant lung nodule that had been missed in a prior operation.

Thorac CancerSep 1, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPulmonologyOpen access

Efficacy and Safety of Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation in Invasively Ventilated Critically Ill Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of mechanical insufflation-exsufflation (MI-E) in invasively ventilated critically ill adults.

Nurs Crit CareSep 1, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPulmonology

Respiratory and Cardiovascular Effects of Ozone Modified by PM2.5: Evidence from a Panel Study and a Meta-Regression Analysis.

This study investigated the interaction between ozone (O3) and PM2.5 on cardiorespiratory health in healthy adults through a panel study and a meta-regression analysis.

Environ Sci TechnolSep 1, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPulmonologyOpen access

Efficacy of a Nursing Checklist During Mechanical Ventilation in Patients With Severe Pneumonia.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of a nursing checklist on airway management in 100 patients with severe pneumonia requiring mechanical ventilation.

Nurs Crit CareSep 1, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPulmonology

Clinical pharmacist-led intervention improves anxiety, depression and inhaler technique in budesonide/glycopyrronium/formoterol-using patients: A single-center prospective randomized cohort study.

This single-center prospective randomized cohort study evaluated the impact of a clinical pharmacist-led intervention on anxiety, depression, and inhaler technique in 100 patients using…

Pak J Pharm SciSep 1, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPulmonologyOpen access

Defining disease stability in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: evidence from phase 3 clinical trials.

This study analyzed data from phase 3 clinical trials to define disease stability in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as a composite endpoint.

Am J Respir Crit Care MedSep 1, 2026Read summary

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