Chronic Respiratory Disease Mortality Up From 1980 to 2014
Despite recent decline from 2002 to 2014, overall increase of 29.7 percent nationwide
Low-Dose Oxygen No Benefit in Adults With Acute Stroke
Prophylactic use of low-dose continuous or nocturnal oxygen not linked to a better outcome
Tibetan Yoga Improves Sleep Quality During Chemo
Long-term benefits seen for those who practice at least two times a week
Worker Contribution to Health Benefits Up in 2017
Share of firms offering coverage, workers receiving coverage remained stable
Few Older Patients Aware of Deprescribing
Although the majority surveyed are aware of medication harms
Pulse Ox + Auscultation Reliable for Congenital Heart Screening
The method significantly improves detection rate of major CHD in newborns
Montelukast Associated With Nightmares, Depression
Odds of depression, aggressive behavior, suicide ideation, nightmares, headaches all increased
Insurer Market Power Lowers Providers’ Prices
Evidence seen for specialists in markets with high provider, insurer concentration
Attempts to Prevent Tongue Swallowing Hinder Resuscitation
In 17 videos, initial intervention after athlete collapse was attempt to prevent tongue swallowing
General, Central Obesity Linked to Specific Breast Cancer Risk
General obesity, indicated by BMI, more strongly linked to ER+/PR+ subtype
