ATS: Hydroxyurea Can Up Lung Function in Sickle Cell Disease
Drug slowed down the annual decline children had been showing before starting treatment
Rehab Beneficial in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
More than 75 percent of patients attend one or more cardiac rehab sessions; most report benefit
Recent Improvement in Heart Failure Process of Care Measures
Findings for patients with acute decompensated heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, ESRD
ATS: Nurse Work Environment Predicts VAP Risk
Better nurse work environment may minimize ventilator-associated pneumonia risk
ATS: Untreated OSA Affects Outcomes After Revascularization
Researcher says it is important for cardiologists to screen patients for obstructive sleep apnea
ATS: Aggressive Melanoma Linked to Severe, Untreated Sleep Apnea
Study highlights the importance of diagnosing and treating obstructive sleep apnea
Complementary Medicine Use Up With Chronic Conditions
Adults with two or more conditions more likely to use complementary and alternative medicine
ATS: Indacaterol-Glycopyrronium Cuts COPD Exacerbations
More effective than salmeterol-fluticasone for patients with history of COPD exacerbations
ATS: Home-Based Pulmonary Rehab Good for Stable COPD
Home-based model with one home visit and seven telephone calls at least as good as hospital PR
ASH: LV Dysfunction Up With Moderate Alcohol Intake in HTN
Study finds inverse relationship between left ventricular diastolic function and alcohol intake
