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
~3,000 Excess Deaths Estimated Due to Hurricane Maria
Reported death counts limited by physician lack of awareness of death certification process
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Has Uncertain Future
Justifiable reasons for supporting and changing program, but not for keeping graduates in suspense
Baloxavir Superior to Placebo for Alleviating Flu Symptoms
Shorter median time to alleviation of symptoms versus placebo; similar alleviation time to oseltamivir
August 2018 Briefing – Pulmonology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pulmonology for August 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Adding Pharmacist to Team Can Improve Patient Outcomes
Pharmacist roles include helping with insulin treatment, virtual consults, diabetes management
