Biomarker Panel May Improve Lung Cancer Risk Assessment
Risk score based on panel of four circulating protein biomarkers
Advance Care Planning Doesn’t Aid Quality of Life
But, participation does increase advance directives, surrogate decision-makers
About Half of Child Caregivers Use Cellphones While Driving
Participants not using typical child restraint system were more likely to use cellphone
Increase in Proportion of TAVR Used From 2012 to 2015
Increase in number of patients overall and aged 65 years and younger receiving TAVR
Surgical Price Transparency Tied to Improved Volume, Revenue
Most centers also reported better patient satisfaction and engagement after initiation of transparency
Cohesive Teams Can Help Blend Clinical Care With Education
Team-based care includes stable team structures, co-locating workers, sharing care, and increasing staff
Some Bacteria Now More Tolerant of Alcohol-Based Sanitizers
Enterococci bacteria surviving exposure for longer periods of time
CDC: E-Cigarette Sales in the United States Climb As Prices Fall
Average monthly sales of electronic cigarettes and related products rose 132 percent from 2012 to 2017
Skin Appears to Be Key Pathway for Absorption of BBQ Fumes
During barbecuing, dermal intake of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons greater than inhalation intake
Variation in Specialty Drug Coverage Across Health Plans
Plans restrict coverage of drugs indicated for cancer less often than drugs indicated for other diseases
