Docs, Consumers Agree on Benefits of Virtual Care
But physician adoption of virtual care technologies is low; few plan to add video visit capability
New Bronchoscopic Option Used for Severe Emphysema
First bronchoscopic lung volume reduction using endobronchial valve performed at Temple University
Physician Burnout Rates Vary by Medical Specialty
Nearly half of those in critical care, neurology, family medicine, ob-gyn, internal medicine report burnout
Many Opportunities for Doctors Using Twitter
Twitter can be used to build networks and find potential research partners; learn about research
Personalized Weighting Could Enhance Hospital Rating Tools
Incorporating needs, values, preferences of patients would make rankings more useful to them
Metabolite Analysis IDs Pathways Associated With WTC-Lung Injury
Findings in small study of firefighters with World Trade Center Lung Injury
Bigger Cut in Smoke Exposure for Immediate Nicotine Reduction
Smokers with immediate versus gradual reduction have significantly lower levels of smoke exposure
Hospital Groups Launch Own Generic Drug Company
The company, Civica Rx, will start with 14 widely used hospital drugs
Chronic Vaping Exerts Biological Effects on Lung
On visual inspection by bronchoscopy, airways of e-cigarette users appeared friable and erythematous
Better Training Needed to Boost LGBTQ Patient Health Care
Issues raised at AMA discussion include knowledge gaps for transgender women, screening guidelines
