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Thunderstorms can trigger asthma outbreaks

Thunderstorms Can Trigger Asthma Attacks

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Weather forecasts may help public and emergency workers in preparation
About 35 percent of Americans experience symptoms of a transient ischemic attack

Too Few Americans Know the Warning Signs of Stroke

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Many who experience symptoms consistent with a TIA fail to report it
Individuals with optimal cardiovascular health in middle age live an average of four years longer than their peers who have at least two risk factors for cardiovascular disease

Optimal Cardiovascular Health in Middle Age Adds Years to Life

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Researchers find it linked to longer, disease-free life

April 2017 Briefing – Pulmonology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pulmonology for April 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Large screens are more effective for promoting the hedonic (perceived attractiveness) and pragmatic (perceived control) qualities of smartwatches

Screen Size, Shape Affect User Perception of Smartwatches

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Large screens are more effective for promoting hedonic and pragmatic qualities of smartwatches
Invited speakers at medical conferences tend to be disproportionately male

Meeting Organizers Overlooking Qualified Female Scientists

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Active generation of lists of potential speakers, assessment of qualifications can address bias
Physician burnout factors include control

Risk Factors in Six Areas Tied to Physician Burnout

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Tool gauging burnout focuses on workload, control, rewards, community, fairness, values
A proposal to replace private insurance with government-funded health care for all moved forward in California on Wednesday as Democrats on the Senate Health Committee voted to advance the measure.

Single-Payer Health System Bill Moves Forward in California

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Not yet clear where money for the single-payer system would come from
A blood-based genome testing service provides accurate results within 72 hours

Blood-Based Genome Testing Feasible for Rapid Mutation Assay

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Mutation results available within 72 hours for 94 percent of non-small-cell lung CA samples evaluated
Exposure of the sinonasal airway barrier to chronic airborne particulate matter has destructive effects

Pollution Linked to Destructive Effect on Upper Sinonasal Airway

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Destructive effect of chronic airborne PM in mice includes pro-inflammatory cytokine release