NBA All-Star Suffers Pneumothorax
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a pneumothorax in his left lung and will miss "an extended period of time," according to multiple media reports including ESPN.
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NBA All-Star Suffers Pneumothorax
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a pneumothorax in his left lung and will miss “an extended period of time,” according to multiple media reports including ESPN.
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NFL Pro Bowler TJ Watt Sidelined by Pneumothorax
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end TJ Watt had surgery on Dec 11 to repair a pneumothorax that occurred after a treatment called “dry needling.”
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FDA Clears AI-Based Chest X-Ray Triage Software
The AI-powered chest X-ray triage solution was designed to triage and prioritize emergency cases such as pleural effusion and pneumothorax immediately after the exam.
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FDA Clears Critical Care Suite With AI-Powered Pneumothorax Detection
The algorithm provides immediate notification of the presence or absence of pneumothorax, as well as an overlay display both on-device and in PACS to assist with pneumothorax localization.
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NBA’s CJ McCollum Sidelined with Pneumothorax
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum has been diagnosed with a “small” pneumothorax and will be out indefinitely to undergo medical evaluation, according to the NBA.
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New Guidelines Issued for Diagnosis and Care of LAM Lung Disease
Additional clinical practice guidelines have been published regarding the diagnosis of lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) and management of pneumothoraces in LAM patients.
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Is Pneumothorax a Risk of Video Gaming?
Video gaming, also known as E-sports, has had a surprising number of cases of spontaneous pneumothorax occuring among gamers, according to an article published by Kotaku.
Read MoreStormy Weather May Cause Clusters of Idiopathic Pneumothorax
Rapid changes in atmospheric pressure, particularly those associated with thunderstorms, often precede “micro-epidemics” of idiopathic spontaneous pneumothorax
Read MorePneumothorax: Finding and Fixing the Leak
Blunt trauma to the chest can cause damage to the lungs, which may be exacerbated by ventilation
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Loud Music May Cause Pneumothorax
A recent report in the medical journal Thorax indicated that loud music might play a role in the occurrence of pneumothorax, commonly referred to as spontaneous lung collapse.
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Understanding Chest Tube Use for a Pneumothorax
It is important for RCPs to understand necessary treatment options for pneumothorax patients with chest tubes connected to drainage systems.
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