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AUA: Yoga Can Reduce Urinary Incontinence in Older Women
Greater decrease in total UI frequency with yoga intervention versus time-and-attention control group
Dupilumab Reduces Rate of Severe Asthma Exacerbations
And, add-on dupilumab reduces glucocorticoid dose in patients with glucocorticoid-treated asthma
ICU Intervention Doesn’t Impact Surrogate Psychological Burden
Family support intervention does have significant impact on surrogate rating of communication
E-Cigarette Flavoring Agent May Impair Airway Defense System
Flavoring commonly used in e-cigarettes suppresses cilia beat frequency, lasting for 60 minutes
Procalcitonin Assay Doesn’t Cut Antibiotic Use in Lower RTI
Provision of assay doesn't result in less antibiotic use for suspected lower respiratory tract infection
AUA: Most Women Report Dysfunctional Toileting Behaviors
Large proportions of women report premature voiding, straining to void, and delayed voiding
Bioengineering Feasible for Airway Reconstruction
Bioengineered tracheal and bronchial reconstruction reported using stented aortic matrices
Slower Decline in Lung Function With Anthocyanin Intake
Slower annual rates of decline in FEV1 and FVC for those in highest quartile of anthocyanin intake
AUA: Many Have Unused Opioids After Urologic Procedures
Patients use just over half of initial prescription; highest percentage of unused meds for cystectomy
ASCO: Few Eligible Smokers Had CT Screen for Lung CA in 2016
Most eligible smokers populated in South, which had most screening sites but low screening rate
