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May 2017 Briefing – Pulmonology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pulmonology for May 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
MicroRNA Biomarker Signature Identified for Allergic Asthma
Biomarker signature with seven miRNAs identified in training cohort of 20 asthma patients, nine controls
Medication Adherence Up With Refill Synchronization Model
Improvement in medication-taking behavior; cost savings over one year for HTN, DM, hyperlipidemia
Excess Weight Increases Costs Across Health Care Settings
Percentage increases in costs associated with obesity were highest for medications, higher for women
Modified Vancomycin May Help Fight Bacterial Resistance
New form of vancomycin attacks bacteria in three ways, helping curb threat of microbial resistance
Restarting Anticoagulation in Certain VTE Cases Cost-Effective
Treating patients with predicted VTE risk of 17.5 percent or more may be cost-effective
High-Risk Pools May Represent Step Back for U.S. Health Care
Higher premiums, deductibles, out-of-pocket costs likely to make high-risk pools unaffordable
Social Psychology May Help With Physician Error Disclosure
Deliberate practice, together with lessons from social psychology, can implement change in error disclosure
New Bill Intends to Repeal Limits on Physician-Owned Hospitals
Bill introduced in U.S. House of Representatives has bipartisan support with more than 50 co-sponsors
New Health Care Act Could Result in 23 Million Losing Insurance
While premiums may lower over the long-term, many would face much higher out-of-pocket costs
