Predicting Severe Respiratory Failure in Patients with COVID-19: A Machine Learning Approach.

Studies attempting to predict the development of severe respiratory failure in patients with a COVID-19 infection using machine learning algorithms have yielded different results due to differences in variable selection. We aimed to predict the development of severe respiratory failure, defined as the need for high-flow oxygen support, continuous positive airway pressure, or mechanical ventilation, in patients with COVID-19, using machine learning algorithms to identify the most important variables in achieving this prediction. This retrospective, cross-sectional study included COVID-19 patients with mild respiratory failure (mostly receiving oxygen through a mask or nasal cannula).

Evaluation of Hemogram Parameters in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism: Immature Granulocytes and Other New Tips.

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is an important cause of sudden death and is difficult to diagnose. Therefore unnecessary radiological investigations are often resorted to. Although some inflammatory parameters in the hemogram have been found to play a role in the diagnosis of PE, many parameters have not been adequately investigated.

Preoperative risk factors of airway complications in adult lung transplant recipients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to identify recipient-related preoperative risk factors for airway complications following lung transplantation in adults.

Methods: Articles published between November 1995 and February 2023 were searched by a thorough exploration of databases. Studies that addressed recipient-related risk factors for airway complications following adult lung transplantation, such as cohorts, case-control, or cross-sectional studies, were included.

Does ischemia-modified albumin level predict severity of obstructive sleep apnea?

Objective And Aim: Ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) is a newly recognized marker of chronic inflammation used to evaluate oxidative stress status in patients with various diseases. We explored the possible relationship between IMA levels and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Methods: In this retrospective study, 169 of 216 sequential patients being evaluated for suspicion of OSAS met inclusion criteria.

Influenza and Pneumonia Vaccination Rates and Factors Affecting Vaccination among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Background: Influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations are recommended in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients to decrease associated risks at all stages. Although the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is high in our country, as previously reported, vaccination rates are low.

Aims: To assess the vaccination rates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients and factors that may affect these.

A novel biochemical marker for community-acquired pneumonia: Ischemia-modified albumin.

Introduction: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a frequent cause of hospitalization and a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Early diagnosis and the initiation of appropriate antibiotic therapy are essential to reduce pneumonia-related morbidity and mortality. CRP is a well-established biomarker in many clinical settings, but has been traditionally considered not specific enough to be a useful guide in the diagnostic process of pneumonia.

[Diode laser therapy for endobronchial malignant melanoma metastasis leading bilateral main bronchus obstruction].

Bronchoscopically detected endobronchial metastases of tracheal or bronchial wall were very rare and prevalence of these lesions were about 2%. Breast, renal and colon carcinomas were the most common cancers causing endobronchial metastasis. Also some other tumors can also make endobronchial metastasis.