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POCUS J
November 2024
Department of Physiotherapy, Launceston General Hospital Tasmania AUS.
Lung Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) strongly influences physiotherapy and respiratory therapy clinical decision-making in the intensive care unit (ICU). The uptake of Lung POCUS training by physiotherapists and respiratory therapists is low in some countries, often due to many barriers to its implementation. The safe and appropriate integration of Lung POCUS into physiotherapy and respiratory therapy clinical practice may be achieved by various means.
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January 2025
Clinical Immunology and Vaccinology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, 00165 Rome; Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", 00133 Rome.
Vaccination has been a cornerstone of public health, substantially reducing the global burden of infectious diseases, notably evident during the COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2. However, vulnerable populations (VPs), including those in extreme age groups and those with underlying health conditions, have borne a disproportionate burden of morbidity and mortality from infectious diseases. Understanding vaccine immunogenicity in these populations is crucial for developing effective vaccines.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImmunol Cell Biol
January 2025
Division of Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institute and University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
Role models play a crucial role in inspiring and guiding careers in science, offering tangible examples of success and resilience. Reflecting on my journey from a small town in southern Chile to leading a lab at Karolinska Institutet, I've learned that relatable role models are particularly impactful for overcoming imposter syndrome and fostering a sense of belonging in academia. Early in my career, I drew inspiration from peers and mentors, gradually building my confidence and embracing my strengths.
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December 2024
Management Corridor, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, IV23UJ.
Physician associates (PAs) are a developing profession in the UK. The Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA) recommends the establishment of local preceptorship programmes for PAs in the first year of practice who have successfully passed the PA national exam. Limited evidence currently exists around the evaluation of such local programmes and the experience of the intern PAs involved.
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November 2024
Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at National Jewish Health, Denver, CO, USA
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