Pandemic diabetes: a threat we cannot ignore

PEEP and Mechanical Ventilation: We Are Warned, We Cannot Ignore.

of the Ventumask and EasyVent, Ventukit, and EveCoulisse are very similar, respectively, whereas the Boussignac is the least expensive. However, based on the results of our study, the Boussignac device appears to perform more as a reservoir mask than as a CPAP device because of the low variable end-expiratory pressure, low airflow outputs, and high unadjustable FIO2. We concur with Drs Salturk ...

The pandemic threat: are we prepared?

This paper will address the current pandemic threat from avian and other influenza viruses, the treatments available, federal, state and local response and planning, and the policy implications should a pandemic occur. The paper concludes with some discussion about where we are and where we need to go, and some recommendations for policymakers and legislators grappling with the issue of pandemi...

PEEP and Mechanical Ventilation: We Are Warned, We Cannot Ignore-Reply.

1. Natalini G, Tuzzo D, Rosano A, Testa M, Grazioli M, Pennestrı̀ V, et al. Assessment of factors related to auto-PEEP. Respir Care 2016;61(2):134-141. 2. Rossi A, Polese G, Brandi G, Conti G. Intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEPi). Intensive Care Med 1995;21(6): 522-536. 3. Appendini L, Patessio A, Zanaboni S, Carone M, Gukov B, Donner CF, Rossi A. Physiologic effects of positive en...

Diabetes: A Cinderella Subject We Can’t Afford to Ignore

In a Perspective, Juliana Chan and Andrea Luk discuss the impact of diabetes in countries around the world, setting the scene for a special issue on diabetes prevention comprising discussion pieces and research reports.

VIRAL HEPATITIS AnD LIVER CAnCER a Global Crisis We Cannot Continue To Ignore