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May 2015 Briefing – Pulmonology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pulmonology for May 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Sleep Apnea Risk Found to Rise With PTSD Severity in Veterans
Researcher suggests OSA screening for vets presenting for PTSD treatment
AMA: Physicians Driving the Slowing of Health Care Costs
Physicians' spending grew more slowly over 2003 to 2013 than hospital and clinical spending
FDA Approves Rapamune for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
Rare, progressive lung disease affects mostly women of child-bearing age
ASCO: PD-1 Immunotherapy Benefits Patients With NSCLC
Fewer side effects, longer survival for nivolumab versus docetaxel
14.9 Million New Cancer Cases Worldwide in 2013
Cancer is now second leading cause of death after cardiovascular disease
U.S. Organ Donation Rates Highest in Midwest
While whites more likely to donate, report found race not the only driving factor
Soy Supplements Deemed Ineffective in Asthma Care
Clinical trial refutes prior notion that the nutrient might boost lung function
Caution Urged When Using EHR Shortcut Features
Information should be checked and updated to avoid cloning and up-coding
Many Incidental Findings From CT Angiography for Suspected PE
Value of incidental diagnoses unclear
