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As outcomes have improved across the hematologic malignancy population, candidacy for ICU admission has increased. This complex population may develop a variety of complications related to their treatment or underlying disease that can result in critical illness necessitating ICU support. This review highlights common causes of critical illness associated with hematologic malignancies, including the following: (1) neutropenic sepsis; (2) hyperleukocytosis and leukostasis across patients with acute myeloid leukemia; (3) complications of acute promyelocytic leukemia; (4) tumor lysis syndrome; and (5) critical care complications that can arise following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
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Pulmonary rehabilitation programs (PRP) are important for people with symptomatic COPD. ⋯ Among people with COPD who were suitable for a PRP, referral from the tertiary hospital setting was suboptimal. Suitable participants who were not referred showed lower interest in attending a PRP. There were novel complex individual barriers that reduced one's interest in participating in a PRP.
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Annual lung cancer screening (LCS) has mortality benefits for eligible participants; however, studies demonstrate low adherence to follow-up LCS. ⋯ Key facilitators (eg, patient reminders, provider recommendations) may improve long-term screening behavior, and a number of barriers to the screening process could be addressed through patient navigation.