Complementary Medicine Use Up With Chronic Conditions
Adults with two or more conditions more likely to use complementary and alternative medicine
ATS: Indacaterol-Glycopyrronium Cuts COPD Exacerbations
More effective than salmeterol-fluticasone for patients with history of COPD exacerbations
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
ASH: LV Dysfunction Up With Moderate Alcohol Intake in HTN
Study finds inverse relationship between left ventricular diastolic function and alcohol intake
Persistent Asthma in Childhood Tied to COPD Risk As Young Adult
Treatments for children don't appear to offset risk in adulthood
Late Reactions in Food Challenges Common
Younger children more likely to report late reactions, even on placebo days
Depressive Symptoms for Many Caregivers of Critically Ill
For most, but not all caregivers, depressive symptoms reduce at least partially with time
Cutting Brand-Name Drug Use Could Save U.S. $73 Billion
The nation spends more on medications than any other country
CDC Establishes New ‘Clean Hands Count’ Campaign
Campaign urges health care professionals and patients and loved ones to keep hands clean
Sleep Apnea May Raise A-Fib Risk in Patients With Pacemakers
Doctors need to be diligent about monitoring for sleep apnea in pacemaker patients
