Commentary
Recently published papers: Novel therapies in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiac chemicals and intensive care outcomes
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* Corresponding author: Gareth D Williams gareth.williams@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Adult Critical Care Unit, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester LE1 5WW, UK
Critical Care 2009, 13:198 doi:10.1186/cc8130
Published: 27 October 2009Abstract
The burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on intensive care is heavy, but newer modalities of treatment are now available to improve outcomes. Cardiac-based research continues to generate new drugs and tests to better outcome and aid in early diagnosis. And how do various intensive care interventions compare in improving clinical and functional outcomes?