Number of Health-Related Data Breaches Increasing
Health plans had most records breached from 2010 to 2017, but providers breached most often
Preventable Cardiovascular Events Are Big Economic Burden
About 16.3 million events, totaling $173.7 billion in hospitalization costs, could occur in 2017 to 2021
September 2018 Briefing – Pulmonology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pulmonology for September 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Anti-Reflux Surgery Promising in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
In phase 2 study, surgery for abnormal acid GER in IPF patients was safe, well-tolerated
Readmission, Death Risk Higher in COPD With Comorbidities
Patients with COPD and comorbidities have reduced odds of receiving beneficial treatments
Risk of Venous Thromboembolism Recurrence High
At 6 months, rates for provoked, unprovoked, cancer-related VTE are 6.8, 6.92, 9.06 per 100 person-years
More Non-Elderly Americans Uninsured in 2017 Versus 2016
More than 700,000 Americans uninsured in 2017 versus 2016, despite broad economic improvement
FDA Approves New Drug for Antibiotic-Resistant Lung Disease
Arikayce approved to treat lung disease caused by Mycobacterium avium complex bacteria
Nintedanib Plus Sildenafil No Better Than Nintedanib in IPF
No benefit with sildenafil in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis with severe impairment in gas exchange
Physicians Often Don’t Address Their Burnout
Same traits that help doctors excel at their jobs make them more likely to experience burnout
