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Guideline: Enhanced Recovery After Lung Surgery

4 Feb, 2020 | 08:00h | UTC

Clinical guidelines on perioperative management strategies for enhanced recovery after lung surgery – Translational Lung Cancer Research (free)

Related: Guidelines for enhanced recovery after lung surgery: recommendations of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) Society and the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) – European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (free) AND Enhanced recovery programs in lung cancer surgery: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials – Cancer Management and Research (free)

See also other Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Guidelines (free)

 


[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Conservative vs. Interventional Treatment for Spontaneous Pneumothorax

30 Jan, 2020 | 07:45h | UTC

Conservative versus Interventional Treatment for Spontaneous Pneumothorax – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: ‘Hands Off approach’ best to treat a collapsed lung – study – Voxy (free) AND Don’t Just Do Something, Stand There (Watching Spontaneous Pneumothoraces) – NEJM Journal Watch (free)

 

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[Abstract Only] Reduced Lung-Cancer Mortality with Volume CT Screening in a Randomized Trial

30 Jan, 2020 | 07:47h | UTC

Reduced Lung-Cancer Mortality with Volume CT Screening in a Randomized Trial – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Findings from NELSON trial affirm benefits of CT lung screening – AuntMinnie.com (free)

 


ASCO Guideline: Lung Cancer Surveillance After Definitive Curative-Intent Therapy

23 Jan, 2020 | 02:01h | UTC

Lung Cancer Surveillance After Definitive Curative-Intent Therapy: ASCO Guideline – Journal of Clinical Oncology (free)

 


Update on Management of Pleural Disease

8 Jan, 2020 | 21:52h | UTC

Update on Management of Pleural Disease – Current Pulmonology Reports (free)

Related: Pleural Effusion in Adults—Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment (free guideline and reviews)

 


Systematic Review: Epidemiology and Management of Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax

6 Jan, 2020 | 23:12h | UTC

Epidemiology and management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax: a systematic review – Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery (free for a limited period)

 


Randomized Trial: Effect of Thoracoscopic Talc Poudrage vs. Talc Slurry via Chest Tube on Pleurodesis Failure Rate Among Patients With Malignant Pleural Effusions

6 Dec, 2019 | 10:21h | UTC

Effect of Thoracoscopic Talc Poudrage vs Talc Slurry via Chest Tube on Pleurodesis Failure Rate Among Patients With Malignant Pleural Effusions: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)

 

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ASH Guideline: Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Surgical Hospitalized Patients

5 Dec, 2019 | 11:29h | UTC

American Society of Hematology 2019 guidelines for management of venous thromboembolism: prevention of venous thromboembolism in surgical hospitalized patients – Blood Advances (free)

Related: European guidelines on perioperative venous thromboembolism prophylaxis – European Journal of Anaesthesiology (comprehensive resource on the subject) AND American Society of Hematology 2018 Guidelines for Management of Venous Thromboembolism: Prophylaxis for Hospitalized and Nonhospitalized Medical Patients (free)

 


Systematic Review: Intra‐pleural Fibrinolytic Therapy for the Treatment of Parapneumonic Effusions and Empyema

31 Oct, 2019 | 08:18h | UTC

Intra‐pleural fibrinolytic therapy versus placebo, or a different fibrinolytic agent, in the treatment of adult parapneumonic effusions and empyema – Cochrane Library (free)

Summary: Clot-busting drugs for infections of the lining of the lung – Cochrane Library (free)

 


[Abstract Only] Study: Life-Gained–Based vs. Risk-Based Selection of Smokers for Lung Cancer Screening

23 Oct, 2019 | 07:57h | UTC

Life-Gained–Based Versus Risk-Based Selection of Smokers for Lung Cancer Screening – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Lung cancer screening based on gains in life expectancy could maximize benefits – ACP Internist (free) AND Life-gained selection approach could expand benefits of lung cancer screening – Medwire News (free)

 


Cohort Study: Long-term Outcomes of Lung Transplant With Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion

14 Oct, 2019 | 07:57h | UTC

Long-term Outcomes of Lung Transplant With Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)

Invited Commentary: Expanding the Lung Donor Pool and Improving Outcomes: Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion (free for a limited period)

Source: Grupo UTIclínica – HCFMUSP

 


Review: Ultrasonography of the Lung

10 Oct, 2019 | 09:07h | UTC

Ultrasonography of the Lung – Rofo (free)

Related: Thoracic Ultrasonography: A Narrative Review (free reviews on the subject)

 


Imaging of Precision Therapy for Lung Cancer: Current State of the Art

8 Oct, 2019 | 09:37h | UTC

Imaging of Precision Therapy for Lung Cancer: Current State of the Art – Radiology (free)

 


Systematic Review: Exercise Training Improves Physical Capacity After Lung Cancer Surgery

2 Oct, 2019 | 22:22h | UTC

Exercise training improves physical capacity after lung cancer surgery – NIHR Signal (free)

Original Cochrane Review: Exercise training undertaken by people within 12 months of lung resection for non‐small cell lung cancer (free)

 


Guidelines for Diagnostic Flexible Bronchoscopy in Adults

2 Oct, 2019 | 01:33h | UTC

Guidelines for Diagnostic Flexible Bronchoscopy in Adults: Joint Indian Chest Society/National College of Chest Physicians (I)/Indian Association for Bronchology Recommendations – Lung India (free)

Related Guidelines: British Thoracic Society guideline for diagnostic flexible bronchoscopy in adults: accredited by NICE – Thorax (free) AND ERS statement: interventional bronchoscopy in children – European Respiratory Journal (free)

 


#ESMO19 – [Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Improved Overall Survival with Combined Immunotherapy for Advanced Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer

30 Sep, 2019 | 00:35h | UTC

Nivolumab plus Ipilimumab in Advanced Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Two immunotherapy drug combination offers chemotherapy-free option for advanced NSCLC – European Society for Medical Oncology (free) AND Nivolumab/Low-dose Ipilimumab: A Potential Chemotherapy-Sparing Option in Advanced NSCLC – Pharmacy Times (free)

#ESMO19 – Just presented at the European Society of Medical Oncology Congress 2019 in Barcelona

 

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Cohort Study: Early Palliative Care Linked to Increased Survival and Reduced Risk of Death in an Acute Care Setting Among Patients with Advanced Lung Cancer

20 Sep, 2019 | 08:21h | UTC

Association of Early Palliative Care Use With Survival and Place of Death Among Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer Receiving Care in the Veterans Health Administration – JAMA Oncology (free for a limited period)

Editorial: Prolonged Survival With Palliative Care—It Is Possible, but Is It Necessary? (free)

Commentaries: Early Palliative Care Associated with Increased Survival in Lung Cancer Patients – MedicalResearch.com (free) AND Early palliative care for advanced lung cancer increases survival – Veterans Affairs Research Communications (free)

Related Systematic Review: Early palliative care for adults with advanced cancer – Cochrane Library (free summary and original article)

Related Guidelines: Integration of Palliative Care Into Standard Oncology Care: American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline Update (free) AND Consensus document of the Italian Association of Medical Oncology and the Italian Society of Palliative Care on early palliative care – Tumori Journal (free)

Related Video: Early Palliative Care: a video for health and care professionals – University of Edinburgh (free)

Related Randomized Trial: Early Palliative Care for Patients with Metastatic Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer- New England Journal of Medicine (free)

 


Review: Improving the Quality of Life of People with Advanced Respiratory Disease and Severe Breathlessness

18 Sep, 2019 | 02:29h | UTC

Improving the quality of life of people with advanced respiratory disease and severe breathlessness – Breathe (free)

Related Guideline: Danish respiratory society position paper: palliative care in patients with chronic progressive non-malignant lung diseases – European Clinical Respiratory Journal (free)

 


Small Randomized Trial Suggests a Benefit from Metformin as Adjunctive Therapy in Patients with Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor–Mutated Lung Adenocarcinoma

16 Sep, 2019 | 00:46h | UTC

Effect of Metformin Plus Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Compared With Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Alone in Patients With Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor–Mutated Lung Adenocarcinoma: A Phase 2 Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Oncology (free for a limited period)

Commentary: Metformin Repurposed: Boosts Survival in TKI-Treated Lung Cancer – MedPage Today (free registration required)

 


Chest Radiograph Signs Suggestive of Pericardial Disease

13 Sep, 2019 | 08:14h | UTC

Chest Radiograph Signs Suggestive of Pericardial Disease – American College of Cardiology (free)

 


Review: Anesthetic Considerations for Bronchoscopic Procedures

10 Sep, 2019 | 23:59h | UTC

Anesthetic considerations for bronchoscopic procedures: a narrative review based on the Cleveland Clinic experience – Journal of Thoracic Disease (free)

 


Review: Systemic Therapy for Locally Advanced and Metastatic Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer

28 Aug, 2019 | 02:06h | UTC

Systemic Therapy for Locally Advanced and Metastatic Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Review – JAMA (free for a limited period)

 


Current Diagnosis and Management of Small-Cell Lung Cancer

28 Aug, 2019 | 02:04h | UTC

Current Diagnosis and Management of Small-Cell Lung Cancer – Mayo Clinic Proceedings (free)

 


Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer: Epidemiology, Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment

28 Aug, 2019 | 02:05h | UTC

Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer: Epidemiology, Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment – Mayo Clinic Proceedings (free)

 


Meta-Analysis: Preoperative Physical Exercise Interventions in Patients with Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer

27 Aug, 2019 | 00:15h | UTC

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized, Controlled Trials on Preoperative Physical Exercise Interventions in Patients with Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer – Cancers (free)

Related: Preoperative exercise training for patients with non‐small cell lung cancer – Cochrane Library (free) AND Preoperative patient preparation in enhanced recovery pathways – Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology (free)

 


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