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Smoking Ups Cancer Risk by Causing Distinct Cell Mutations
For every year of smoking a pack daily, 150 more mutations found in each lung cell
Ambulatory IV Diuretics Cut Costs in Decompensated Heart Failure
Ambulatory high-dose intravenous diuretic therapy cost saving versus hospitalization for diuretic tx
Half of Americans Have at Least One Chronic Health Condition
Medical conditions, mental illness, and substance abuse problems often overlap
Scented Products, Environments Linked to Health Woes for Many
Most would prefer fragrance-free workplaces, hotels, airplanes
ASCO Updates Guidelines on Integration of Palliative Care
Those with advanced cancer should receive dedicated palliative care services early in disease course
In-Hospital Mortality Down With Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Sx
Shorter length of hospital stay, and lower likelihood of any perioperative morbidity with VATS
October 2016 Briefing – Pulmonology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pulmonology for October 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Benefit of Exercise on Resting Pulse Rate in Seniors Unclear
Statistically significant but clinically small average effect over the course of 2.6 years
Medicaid Policies Impact Use of Smoking Cessation Medications
Reduction in use with policies that require patients to obtain counseling; use up with increased coverage
Few Changes in Employer-Sponsored Insurance 2013-2014
Only 3.5 percent of employers dropped coverage and 1.1 percent added coverage from 2013 to 2014
