Azithromycin Cuts Pulmonary Exacerbation in CF With Early Pa
Risk of pulmonary exacerbation down for children with cystic fibrosis, early Pseudomonas aeruginosa
More Than 2,000 U.S. Campuses Smoke-Free as of Nov. 2017
>83 percent of these campuses were tobacco-free, banning smoking, smokeless tobacco products
AMA Adopts Ethical Guidance on Medical Tourism
Guidelines include helping patients understand risks and benefits, responding compassionately
Awake VATS Can Be Safe Option for Some Lung Cancer Patients
Awake video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery safe, feasible for patients with poor lung function
AMA: Docs Declare Drug Shortages Public Health Emergency
AMA calls for greater manufacturer transparency in order to prepare for disasters, mitigate shortages
Palliative Care Reduces Odds of Suicide in Lung Cancer Patients
Only 20 percent of patients who died by suicide had a palliative care encounter
E-Cigarettes May Help Some Quit Tobacco Smoking
Interviews show some quitters deliberately switch to e-cigs, while some use both
Educational Strategies Could Improve Cardiac Arrest Outcomes
Suggestions provided for improving educational efficiency and local implementation of resuscitation
More Cash-Pay Patients Means Docs Need Billing Strategies
Trend is requiring providers to proactively develop comprehensive policies
Many Physicians Not Prepared for End-of-Life Talks With Patients
Additional training, reimbursement may foster these critical conversations, authors say
