In-hospital mortality trends among patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in the United States between 2013-2017: a comparison of academic and non-academic programs

In-hospital mortality trends among patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in the United States between 2013-2017: a comparison of academic and non-academic programs

Abstract Background Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a devastating condition characterized by progressive lung function decline and early mortality. While early accurate diagnosis is essential for IPF treatment, data evaluating the impact of hospital academic status on IPF-related mortality re...

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Main Authors: Shehabaldin Alqalyoobi, Evans R. Fernández Pérez, Justin M. Oldham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Mortality
Academic hospital
Respiratory failure
Mechanical ventilation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12890-020-01328-y

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