Grass Pollen SLIT Slows Course of Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma
Tx associated with slower AR progression, less frequent asthma onset, slower asthma progression
Short-Term Benefits for Immunotherapy in Allergic Asthma
Reductions seen in short-term symptom scores and medication scores, with evidence of publication bias
Cool Water Works As Well As Hot for Ridding Hands of Germs
Time spent scrubbing hands with soap more important that water temperature
U.S. Emergency Departments Commonly Overcharging Patients
Minorities and uninsured are the most affected, researchers say
May 2017 Briefing – Pulmonology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pulmonology for May 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
MicroRNA Biomarker Signature Identified for Allergic Asthma
Biomarker signature with seven miRNAs identified in training cohort of 20 asthma patients, nine controls
Medication Adherence Up With Refill Synchronization Model
Improvement in medication-taking behavior; cost savings over one year for HTN, DM, hyperlipidemia
Excess Weight Increases Costs Across Health Care Settings
Percentage increases in costs associated with obesity were highest for medications, higher for women
Modified Vancomycin May Help Fight Bacterial Resistance
New form of vancomycin attacks bacteria in three ways, helping curb threat of microbial resistance
Restarting Anticoagulation in Certain VTE Cases Cost-Effective
Treating patients with predicted VTE risk of 17.5 percent or more may be cost-effective
