ACR: First-Line Rituximab May Improve Survival in RA-ILD
For RA patients with interstitial lung disease, rituximab linked to improved survival versus TNFi
Modeling IDs Amount, Type of Data to Predict Heart Failure
Findings show minimum amount and type of data needed to detect prediagnostic heart failure
HR Capabilities Positively Linked to Quality of Patient Care
Three human resource practices identified that can improve clinical work behaviors
CDC: Tobacco-Linked Cancers Make Up 40 Percent of All Cancers
Fewer people smoking, but cancer burden still high
Endobronchial Ultrasound Can ID Pulmonary Thromboembolism
Filling defects seen in central pulmonary arteries while sampling mediastinal lymph nodes
Basal Metabolic Rate Down After CPAP Initiation in OSA
Higher leptin levels, lower ghrelin levels, higher eating behavior scores for weight gainers
Shorter Sleep Linked to Sugar-Sweetened Drink Consumption
Researchers don't know if beverages impair sleep or lack of sleep prompts cravings
Recommendations Developed for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
Recommendations for sirolimus treatment in certain patients, against doxycycline, hormonal therapy
Five Strategies Can Reduce Risk of Medical Lawsuits
Strategies include documenting everything, being transparent with patients, showing empathy
Experience of Spouses Explored in Pre-Heart Transplant Period
Uncertainty relating to survival, more responsibility, lifestyle changes linked to high levels of stress
