Pulmonology
U.S. Doctors Received Industry Payments of $12.13 Billion From 2013 to 2022
57.1 percent of physicians received payments; median payment was $48, but considerable variation seen in payments
Inappropriate Diagnosis of Pneumonia Common in Hospitalized Adults
Inappropriate diagnosis common, especially in older patients and those with dementia, altered mental status on presentation
Four in 10 Adults Choose Telemedicine Visits
Video visits less likely among older patients and those without internet access
Physicians Concerned About Private Equity’s Impact on Health Care
Greatest concerns are around physician well-being, health care spending, and equity
Eligibility for Lung Cancer Screening Up With 2021 USPSTF Recommendations
Of those newly eligible under 2021 criteria, 2,063,840 were aged 50 to 54 years and 4,020,879 had 20 to 29-pack-year smoking history
Life Expectancy Increased From 2021 to Reach 77.5 Years in 2022
Second study shows age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths increased from 2002 to 2022, but did not change from 2021 to 2022
EPA Issues Final Rule Banning Asbestos
Nirsevimab Effective for Preventing RSV-Linked Hospitalization
Single dose of nirsevimab 90 percent effective against RSV-associated hospitalization among infants
Climate Change Will Negatively Impact Children’s Health
Strongest association seen for increase in preterm birth with increasing temperatures
Link Between Sleep Apnea, Incident Stroke Examined for Blacks, Whites
Among Whites, high OSA risk, provider-diagnosed sleep apnea, and PAP treatment linked to increased risk for incident stroke
