Recommendations Developed for Responding to ICU Tx Requests
Multisociety recommendations on responding to requests for potentially inappropriate tx in ICU
Most Distinctive Causes of Death Mapped by U.S. State
Map depicts variety of causes, including 15,000 HIV deaths in Florida, 22 syphilis deaths in Louisiana
ATS: Aspirin Use Linked to Slower Progression of Emphysema
Slower progression of percent emphysema on CT after adjustment for multiple variables
Glucose Variation Impacts Coronary Plaque Vulnerability
Findings in patients with coronary artery disease pretreated with lipid-lowering therapy
Not All With Dense Breasts Have High Interval Cancer Risk
Five-year risk plus breast density can best identify women at high risk for interval cancer
ATS: Sleep Apnea May Boost Depression Risk in Men
Researcher says cause and effect can't be proved, but link between the two conditions is strong
Mortality, Stroke Risks Vary Widely After Carotid Stenting
Stroke, death more common at some centers than others
Pain Med Rx + Medical Cannabis Doesn’t Seem to Up Abuse Risk
But researchers say doctors should be kept informed of dual usage
Admission Not Necessary for Many ER Patients With Chest Pain
Vast majority who have normal cardiac test results are in no immediate danger, researchers say
Shift Work Tied to Poor Health Indicators, Metabolic Syndrome
Excess weight, sleep issues more common among those with changing schedules
