Judgement Bias in Medical Device Recall Decisions
Decision makers in firms either over-react or under-react, researchers say
Pravastatin Does Not Improve Survival in Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Median overall survival of 10.6 versus 10.7 months for pravastatin versus placebo added to chemo
Overall, 8.8 Percent of U.S. Population Uninsured in 2016
In first nine months of 2016, 12.3 percent of adults aged 18 to 64 and 5 percent of children uninsured
Wide Variation Found for Amount of Melatonin in Supplements
Almost three-quarters of supplements tested were misleadingly labeled
February 2017 Briefing – Pulmonology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pulmonology for February 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Doctors Need to Discuss Herbal Medication Use With CVD Patients
While popular among patients, they haven't been proven safe or effective in clinical trials
Biomarker in Nasal Passages May ID Lung Cancer in Smokers
Simple technique is based on cancer DNA and seems accurate for use after chest CT scan, researchers say
Strategies Suggested to Protect Practices From Hackers
Small practices are a target, especially as larger organizations improve their security
Physician Burnout Eroding Sense of Calling
Physicians who are completely burned out have lower odds of six validated aspects of sense of calling
Inhaled Corticosteroids Not Linked to Pneumonia in Children
No increased risk of pneumonia; no link for ICS with risk of pharyngitis, otitis media, sinusitis
