Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) delivers a high biologically effective dose while
minimizing toxicities to surrounding tissues. Within the scope of clinical trials and local …

Background Lung volume reduction (LVR) is an effective treatment option offered to patients
with emphysema. There is no formalised LVR referral network in Ireland. A rigorous …

COPD affects millions of people worldwide. Patients with advanced COPD have a high
symptom burden. Breathlessness, cough and fatigue are frequent daily symptoms. Guidelines …

Tracheobronchomalacia (TBM) is a progressive weakening of the airways, leading to collapse
and dyspnoea. TBM can be misdiagnosed when multiple chronic conditions accompany it…

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major cause of structural heart disease, stroke, with
increased hospitalizations. Patients can require multiple procedures and anti-arrhythmics to …

METHOD As part of a clinical trial evaluating the costeffectiveness and clinical outcomes of
LVR for a multi-centre cohort of patients with end-stage emphysema; we present the initial …

Background Benchmarking is the comparison of a process to the work or results of others.
We conducted a national benchmarking exercise to determine how UK pulmonologists …

As writers, Jonson and Erasmus had at least four things in common: they were both moralists,
humanists, satirists, and masters of style. As human beings attempting to make their way …

Objective This study evaluated the prevalent triggers responsible for recurrence following
successful PVI in different types of atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods Consecutive AF patients …

Vital signs are regularly monitored in hospitalized patients. In the intensive care unit (ICU),
traditional non-invasive blood pressure monitoring and telemetry may not provide enough …