Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Featured News Sept. 10, 2024 Home rehabilitation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Rehabilitation for individuals with COPD is considered one of the cornerstones of therapy. Unfortunately, less than 2% of individuals complete rehab due to a variety of barriers. A new option at Mayo Clinic helps address these barriers by providing patients access to valuable tools at home. May 08, 2024 Kefir may improve gut health of patients in the ICU Gut microbiome derangement is frequent in the ICU, potentially leading to a heightened risk of infections, organ failure, septic shock and mortality. A recent study assessed the safety, feasibility and impact of kefir administration on the gut microbiome on patients in the ICU setting. Sept. 27, 2023 Mayo Clinic's Center for Sleep Medicine One of the largest sleep medicine facilities in the U.S., Mayo Clinic's Center for Sleep Medicine offers more comprehensive and accurate diagnosis and treatment plans for a broader range of patients. Sept. 27, 2023 Respiratory complications of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT) is a potentially curative and lifesaving treatment option for hematologic cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. While other aspects of post-HCT care have improved, there has been little progress in understanding and management of HCT-related pulmonary syndromes. Latest Videos See All Surgical treatment for obstructive sleep apnea A multidisciplinary and innovative approach to surgically treating obstructive sleep apnea. Adult pectus excavatum treatment Mayo Clinic’s thoracic surgeons speak to how Mayo Clinic uses a multidisciplinary, team approach to treat patients diagnosed with pectus excavatum. Approach to pulmonary arterial hypertension Charles D. Burger, M.D., presents on the approach to pulmonary arterial hypertension in the Advanced Heart Failure Grand Rounds series. Clinical Trials See All A Study to Assess Neuromuscular Ultrasound to Predict the Duration of Mechanical Ventilation.Rochester, Minn.A Study to Evaluate RheOx Bronchial Rheoplasty System to Treat Chronic Bronchitis in Adults with COPDRochester, Minn., Jacksonville, Fla.Submandibular Gland Needle Core Biopsy and Skin Punch Biopsy as Tissue Biomarkers for the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Disease Progression of Parkinson’s Disease and REM Sleep Behavior DisorderScottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. Publications E-NEWSLETTER EDITION See the latest edition plus past issues Subscribe to updates Triannual publication focused on trends and advances in pulmonary medicine at Mayo Clinic Subscribe Read Recent Issues More News 1 Research aims to advance the understanding of disease protection and progression in mycobacterial infections 2 Revolutionizing the prediction and management of pulmonary diseases and asthma 3 An electrocardiogram-based artificial intelligence algorithm for early detection of pulmonary hypertension 4 Shortened telomeres heighten risk of serious lung disease 5 Advancing science through medical education Medical Professionals Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine