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Researchers may have uncovered the mechanism for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy related to paclitaxel

Mechanism ID’d for Chemo-Related Peripheral Neuropathy

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Paclitaxel triggers CIPN in part by altering IP3 receptor phosphorylation, intracellular calcium flux
Among patients with acute heart failure

Diabetes Tied to Worse Outcomes in Heart Failure Patients

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However, long-term prognosis has improved in heart failure patients regardless of diabetes status
Critically injured patients develop changes in the composition of the gut microbiome within 72 hours

Alterations in Gut Microbiome Noted Within 72 Hours of Injury

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Significant changes in phylogenetic composition and taxon relative abundance in critically injured patients
Results of the Physicians Foundation 2017 Patient Survey show that most patients are satisfied with their overall relationship with their physician

Most Patients Satisfied With Relationship With Physician

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But majority of patients, physicians think doctors don't have time to provide highest standard of care

September 2017 Briefing – Pulmonology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pulmonology for September 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
The public is being given its 14th opportunity to safely dispose of pills and patches at collection points operated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and its partners.

DEA Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs on Oct. 28

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Only pills or patches will be accepted, not liquids, needles, or sharps; service is free and anonymous
A brief psychosocial intervention in which physicians ask inpatients about their current situation and respond empathetically appears to improve the hospitalization experience

Psychosocial Intervention May Boost Hospitalization Satisfaction

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Brief intervention involves physicians empathizing with patients during a daily check-in
Smoking may modify a previously reported genetic association with Parkinson's disease

Smoking Alters Genetic Relationship with Parkinson’s

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Smoking, HLA-DRB1 may be involved in common pathways, possibly neuroinflammation
Among patients with type 2 diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Sudden Death Most Common CV Death in T2DM/ASCVD

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27 percent of CV deaths in diabetes patients with atherosclerotic CVD are categorized as sudden death
A joint effort between students at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design is training future physicians in design thinking to help identify and repair health system issues that contribute to physician burnout

Design Thinking Enables Med Students to Solve Challenges

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Partnership with design students focuses on innovative solutions to health system issues