American Thoracic Society, May 19-24
The American Thoracic Society's 2017 International Conference The annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society was held from May 19 to 24 in...
Mortality Rates Found Lower at Major Teaching Hospitals
Researchers assessed 30-day survival for older patients
Reducing Caloric Intake Appears to Slow Biological Aging
Study found middle-aged adults who reduced their intake showed slower biological aging
Regular Chocolate Consumption May Lower Risk of A-Fib
13-year study finds lower odds for atrial fibrillation in people eating moderate amounts
ATS: Sleep Apnea, Insomnia in Blacks Often Go Undiagnosed
High prevalence of undiagnosed sleep disorders seen in study population
Statin Therapy Found to Be of Little Benefit in Older Adults
No primary cardiovascular prevention benefit seen for statins in those 65 and older
ATS: Angiotensin II Improves BP in Vasodilatory Shock
Angiotensin II effective for vasodilatory shock in patients not responding to conventional vasopressors
Risk Up for Triple Tx Versus DAPT in DES Implantation With A-Fib
Findings for patients with atrial fibrillation who underwent PCI with drug-eluting stents
Nine of Ten Practices Surveyed Have Dismissed Patients
Reasons include inappropriate behavior toward staff, violation of Rx policies, repeatedly missed appointments
Patients Often Prescribed Futile Drugs in Last Months of Life
Researchers find many still prescribed long-term disease-preventing medications
