Blog Topic: Pulmonology

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  Ion Robotic Lung Biopsy System Shortens Lung Cancer Diagnosis Journey

  January 19, 2024

  Penn Pulmonology has introduced the Ion endoluminal system, a robotic-assisted bronchoscopy platform for minimally invasive biopsy of the lung.

  Pulmonology
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  Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction for Advanced COPD and Severe Emphysema

  September 17, 2021

  Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction (BLVR) is a new option at Penn Medicine for patients with advanced for COPD/emphysema who aren't candidates for lung volume reduction surgery or lung transplantation.

  Pulmonology Primary Care
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  Proning During COVID-19

  March 11, 2021

  The prone position helps patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) have better ventilation/perfusion levels.

  COVID-19 Emergency Medicine and Trauma Pulmonology
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  Dexamethasone and COVID-19: The Randomized Evaluation of COVID-19 Therapy (RECOVERY) Trial

  November 13, 2020

  The Randomized Evaluation of COVID-19 Therapy (RECOVERY) study evaluated immunosuppressant therapy in SARS-Co-V2.

  COVID-19 Immunotherapy Pulmonology
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  Alveolar Epithelial Regeneration Following Acute Lung Injury

  October 13, 2020

  Penn Medicine researchers investigate alveolar epithelial regeneration, how it can be utilized after COVID-19 disease, and become a potential human lung regeneration strategy.

  Pulmonology COVID-19