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What is the definition of Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections?
Mycobacterium avium complex is a non-contagious, non-tuberculosis disease caused by bacteria commonly found in the soil that infects the lungs. The disease can also affect other areas of the body, such as the bloodstream and lymph system. Mycobacterium avium complex more commonly affects people with compromised immune systems; pre-existing lung disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; postmenopausal women; and the elderly.
What are the symptoms of Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections?
A person infected with Mycobacterium avium complex may have no symptoms or only mild symptoms. Other symptoms of Mycobacterium avium complex infection include shortness of breath, chronic cough, coughing up sputum, coughing up blood, chest pain, anxiety, fatigue, fever, night sweats, loss of appetite, and unexplained weight loss.
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What are the current treatments for Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections?
Treatment for Mycobacterium avium complex infection may include watchful waiting; respiratory therapy, such as nebulizers, to clear airways; antiviral medications; and antibiotics. In rare instances, surgery may be needed to remove an infected portion of the lung.
Who are the top Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections Local Doctors?
Elite in Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections
Internal Medicine
Elite in Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections
Internal Medicine

OHSU Hospital

3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
Portland, OR 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Kevin Winthrop is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Winthrop is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections, Shingles, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, COVID-19, and Cataract Removal.

Elite in Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections
Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
Elite in Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections
Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
Referral may be required

University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

171 Ashley Ave, 
Charleston, SC 
Experience:
39+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Patrick Flume is a Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina. He serves as the Powers-Huggins Endowed Chair for Cystic Fibrosis and oversees a large Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Center, including the largest adult CF program in South Carolina. He also leads large clinical programs dedicated to patients with bronchiectasis and non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections.He is recognized by the national and international CF community having served on the CF Foundation Center Committee, the Adult Care Consensus Committee, and the Advisory Task Force on Adult Issues, the Professional Education Committee, the European CF Society's Best Practices committee, and as founding co-chair of the CF Foundation's Pulmonary Practice Guidelines Committee. He co-led the International Working Group on Antimicrobial Resistance in Cystic Fibrosis. He is the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Cystic Fibrosis.He serves as Associate Vice President for Clinical Research at MUSC, leads a very busy clinical research program for CF, bronchiectasis, and NTM, and is co-principal investigator for the South Carolina Clinical \& Translational Research Institute. Many of these studies are related to new drug and therapy development for patients, but he also has an interest in determining optimal management of CF pulmonary exacerbations and is the co-PI in the STOP trials, aimed at identifying optimal treatments for exacerbations. Dr. Flume is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Flume is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Pulmonary Medicine
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Pulmonary Medicine
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National Jewish Health

1400 Jackson St, 
Denver, CO 
Languages Spoken:
English

David Griffith is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Griffith is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Bronchiectasis, and Lung Metastases.

What are the latest Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections Clinical Trials?
Safety, Immunogenicity, and Efficacy of Therapeutic Mycobacterium Bovis BCG in Patients With Mycobacterium Avium Complex Lung Disease (BOOST)

Summary: The purpose of this study is to find out if the Mycobacterium bovis Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) vaccine can be used safely to treat Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung disease. Researchers will compare responses from patients with MAC lung disease after receiving an injection of BCG or placebo (a look-alike substance that contains no drug) Participants in the study: * Receive a BCG or placeb...

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Exploring the Impact of Mindfulness on Athletic Performance and Functional Movement in Collegiate Athletes

Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness training program on sports performance and mental health in university basketball players. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does the mindfulness program improve basketball skills, body movement control, and psychological health? 2. Does the program's effectiveness differ between male and female athletes? ...