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Lung Abnormality Progression Linked to Acute Respiratory Disease in Smokers

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milla1cf Fri, 05/24/2024 - 07:00 May 24, 2024 — Smokers who have small abnormalities on their CT scans that grow over time have a greater likelihood of experiencing acute respiratory disease events, according to a new study published today in Radiology , a journal of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ).

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Managing the Patient with Alcohol Intoxication

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However, evaluating and managing patients with acute alcohol intoxication in the emergency department can be challenging. The situation is more dangerous given the high incidence of chronic disease, critical illness, and acute trauma. Patients may be agitated or altered, hindering their initial evaluation and diagnostic workup.