Living Near Fracking Tied to Increase in Hospitalizations in Seniors
Older adults who lived near fracking sites had excess hospitalizations for cardiovascular diseases
Risk for Premature Adult Death Up With Childhood Lower Respiratory Infection
Those with lower respiratory tract infection during early childhood have increased risk for dying from respiratory disease by age 73 years
Poll Reveals Many Parents Unaware of Children’s Exposure to Vaping
Parents' responses to questions about children's vaping revealed a big divide between what they think is happening and what is really going on
Long-Term Heat, Cold Exposure Linked to Female Newborn Lung Function
Decreased functional residual capacity and increased respiratory rate seen with long-term heat and cold exposure for female newborns
Hormone Therapy Not Linked to Lung Cancer in Postmenopausal Women
In subgroup analyses, lower risk was seen with cumulative dosage of ≥401 mg or with therapy duration of five years or longer
Guidelines Developed for Respiratory Management of Neuromuscular Disease
Pulmonary function tests may be beneficial every six months, may be of use in initiating noninvasive ventilation when indicated
One in Seven Nonelderly Adults Have Past-Due Medical Debt
Of these individuals, nearly three-quarters owe some money to hospitals
Prior Authorization Increases Use of Health Care Resources, Physicians Say
Furthermore, vast majority of physicians report high administrative burden associated with prior authorization
U.S. to Tighten Control of PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water
Aim is to limit these chemicals -- perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl compounds -- to near zero
