Many Doctors Reluctant to Reveal Mental Health Issues
Perceived stigma, fear of career repercussions hinder treatment, study suggests
Number of COPD Cases Expected to Increase Through 2030
Expected increase of >150 percent; anticipated increase of 185 percent in burden of inpatient care
ASTRO: SBRT Ups Survival in Older Early-Stage NSCLC Patients
Findings suggest SBRT should be standard for patients treated with radiation for stage I NSCLC
Improved Adult Lung Function Linked to Childhood Farm Life
First study to report beneficial effects of growing up on a farm on adult FEV1
Endoscopic Sinus Sx Ups Asthma QOL in Rhinosinusitis + Asthma
ESS improves asthma quality of life and control, especially in patients with uncontrolled asthma
AMA: Practicing Empathy May Lead to More Joy in Medicine
Doctors should take advantage of first few minutes of clinical encounter, give full attention to patients
ICU Physicians Use Variety of Techniques to Cope With Fatigue
Strategies include prioritizing work, structured approach, avoiding distractions
Pregabalin Benefits Not Linked to Prior Gabapentin Use
Same relief for those who had/had not received gabapentin
uPAR Elevated in Bronchial Tissue of Asthma Patients
High urokinase plasminogen activator receptor serum levels linked to severe, non-atopic disease
High Prevalence of Allergic Sensitization in Pediatric Asthma
Microarray methods provide new information in 47 percent of sensitized children
