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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
ATS: Indacaterol-Glycopyrronium Cuts COPD Exacerbations
More effective than salmeterol-fluticasone for patients with history of COPD exacerbations
ATS: No Benefit for Early Renal-Replacement Therapy
Mortality no different for early versus delayed strategy for patients with severe acute kidney injury
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
Wide Variation Seen in Out-of-Pocket Costs for Imaging
Hospital pricing, when provided, was consistently higher than independent imaging facilities
ASH: Studies Support Aggressive Treatment of HTN in Elderly
Latest findings from national trial show it lowers chances of heart failure, even in older adults
ASH: LV Dysfunction Up With Moderate Alcohol Intake in HTN
Study finds inverse relationship between left ventricular diastolic function and alcohol intake
Too Much Folate in Pregnancy Tied to Increased Autism Risk
Mothers with very high blood levels of folate at delivery twice as likely to have a child with autism
