Current Asthma Ruled Out for One-in-Three Diagnosed Adults
Those in whom current asthma was ruled out less likely to have undergone testing for airflow limitation
Physician Excess Charges Create Financial Burden for Patients
Fees affect uninsured Americans, privately insured patients who use out-of-network physicians
BNP, Gal-3 Levels Predict 60-Day Readmission in Heart Failure
Addition of Gal-3 to BNP significantly improves prediction in acute decompensated heart failure
Pace of Influenza Activity Picking Up Across the United States
Dominant strain right now is H3N2, CDC epidemiologist notes
CDC: Higher Risk of Death From Leading Causes in Rural America
More smoking, obesity and less use of seatbelts are some possible reasons why
Excessive FDA Regulation Driving High Drug Prices
First-in-class drugs are fast-tracked while follow-on drugs can take up to 15 years to be approved
Gut Metabolite May Help Predict Cardiovascular Mortality Risk
Trimethylamine N-oxide may trigger plaque build-up in blood vessels
Care Can Be Compromised When Parents Offend Pediatric Staff
Doctors, nurses made worse decisions when confronted by 'an angry mother,' study finds
Valerian Root Supplement Use Linked to Severe Hyponatremia
Case of 47-year-old female highlights dangers associated with some herbal supplements
Process-of-Care Failures Common in Adults With Rectal Bleeding
Process-of-care failures common; associated with increased odds of poor or fair care
