‘GOLD’ Criteria May Misdiagnosis Normal Phenotypes
Among adults with GLI-defined normal spirometry
Guidelines Developed for Managing Conflicts of Interest
Core principles developed for managing COIs during the clinical practice guideline development process
Nitrites Aid Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction
Sodium nitrite reduces hemodynamic derangements of cardiac failure that occur with exercise
Acetaminophen Given Early Doesn’t Cut ICU Days
No impact on number of ICU-free days in patients with fever due to probable infection
Modified SOAP Ups Student Awareness of Health Care Costs
Modification of traditional SOAP presentation to include discussion of value helps medical students
Flu Vaccine Benefits Extend to Fewer Pneumonia Admissions
Study suggests about 57 percent of hospitalizations for flu-related pneumonia might be prevented
CPAP Eases Symptoms of Depression in OSA Patients
Patients with sleep apnea at increased risk for depression, researchers report
Providers Must Understand Legal Limits of Telemedicine
Providers should ensure they hold proper medical license and have medical liability coverage
Palliative Radiotherapy Often Overused in Stage IV NSCLC
Not proven to further improve symptoms or quality of life; can have significant side effects
CT Scans for Lung Cancer Result in Few False-Positives
Concerns that wider adoption of the screen might lead to unnecessary surgeries are unfounded
