Low Incidence of Adverse Events for A-Fib Catheter Ablation
Within 30 days of index CA, 3.5 percent developed major AEs, most often hemorrhage/hematoma
Crosstalk Identified Between Adipose Tissue, Carcinomas
Organ-dependent crosstalk identified via VEGF, IL6, TNFα, and other mechanisms
Suicide Risk Up in Younger Patients With Chronic Illness
Those diagnosed with diabetes, asthma more likely to attempt suicide than healthy peers
β-2 Adrenergic Agonists May Help Fight Parkinson’s Disease
Asthma medications may lower risk, but much more research is needed
Child Flu Vaccination Down When Nasal Spray Unavailable
Overall child immunization rates fell after CDC advised against the inhaled form, study shows
August 2017 Briefing – Pulmonology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pulmonology for August 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Local Allergic Rhinitis Often Progresses Over Time
With increase in emergency care, development of asthma, loss of allergen tolerance, QoL impairment
Transvenous Pacemaker Complications Common, Costly
Incidence of complications for single-, dual-chamber TVPs reached about 15, 16 percent by three years
Stem Cell Factor Tied to Reduced Risk of Cardiac Events, Death
High levels of SCF linked to lower cardiovascular and all-cause mortality, heart failure, stroke
Minimal Evidence for Electronic Communication Guidelines
Current guidelines for e-communication between patients, providers based on minimal evidence
