OSA Is Risk Factor for Recurrent Pulmonary Embolism
For patients who stop oral anticoagulants for a first episode of PE, OSA is risk factor for recurrence
Primary Care Physician Volume Linked to Quality of Diabetes Care
Higher ambulatory volume tied to lower quality of care; quality up with higher diabetes-specific volume
β-Blockers May Not Be Appropriate for Dementia Patients
In this group, use of drugs after acute myocardial infarction can compromise quality of life
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Up in Rural-Born Infants
Cases have risen because of widespread maternal drug abuse, researchers say
Atezolizumab Effective in Late-Stage Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Drug can extend survival by several months, with fewer adverse events
Effect of Statins on Alzheimer’s May Depend on Gender, Race
Type of statin used also makes a difference; no benefit seen for black men
CDC: U.S. Flu Vaccination Rates Low So Far This Season
Vaccination rate among health care providers about the same as this time last season
Duration of Estrogen Rx May Be Important Factor in Renal Health
Long-term estradiol treatment induced renal and cardiac hypertrophy, reduced glomerular filtration
CDC Finds Vaccination Coverage Varies for Adults With Diabetes
Influenza vaccination coverage more prevalent than pneumococcal or hepatitis B vaccination
Rate of Psychiatric Drug Use About 16 Percent in U.S. Adults
Highest rate of use seen for antidepressants
