Associated Professional Sleep Societies, June 11-15
The Associated Professional Sleep Societies 30th Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies was held from June 11 to...
Prices for Care Rise Significantly As Multi-Hospital Systems Emerge
76 percent increase per hospital admission across all hospitals; greater increase in multi-hospital systems
Sleep-Disordered Breathing Ups Risk of Complications After PCI
Nightly breathing troubles may increase risk of heart attack, stroke following the coronary procedure
Four-Step Strategy Suggested for Boosting Practice Quality of Care
Plan-Do-Study-Act strategy includes developing initiatives, implementing plans, checking results
Many PCPs Discuss Low-Dose CT Screening With Patients
But more than half report making one or no screening recommendations in past year
Just 15 Minutes of Exercise a Day Helps Seniors Live Longer
Researchers find even modest daily workouts make a difference for older adults
Several Heart Conditions Affected Differently by Alcohol
Alcohol may reduce myocardial infarction odds, but up likelihood of atrial fibrillation
Anaphylaxis Risk Up for Siblings of Peanut Allergic Children
Parents are anxious about introducing peanuts at home without prior skin testing
USPSTF Finds Evidence Lacking for Sleep Apnea Screening
I statement indicates insufficient evidence for assessing balance of benefits, harms of screening
Long-Acting Opioids May Increase Risk of All-Cause Mortality
Much of the risk related to cardiovascular complications, not overdoses
