Recommendations Developed for Antithrombotic Tx in VTE
Guidelines updated for 12 topics; new recommendations address three new topics
Breast Implants Linked to Chronic Pulmonary Silicone Embolism
Case report describes chronic pulmonary silicone embolism related to saline implants
CDC: Nearly Half of U.S. Teens Exposed to Secondhand Smoke
Their own homes and family cars are common sources
CDC: TB Potentially Passed From Zoo Elephants to People
Findings show potential source of infection with long-term, close contact with infected animals
Financial Obstacles Only Partly to Blame for Low CPAP Acceptance
However, potential 27 percent improvement in CPAP acceptance with higher neighborhood income
U.S. Cancer Mortality Rates Down 23 Percent Since 1991
That translates to an additional 1.7 million survivors
Statins May Reduce CVD Risks Linked to Sleep Apnea
But more study is needed, researchers say
Many Patients Using E-Mail As First Method of Provider Contact
Online communications reduced need for phone calls and office visits for many
Powered Intracapsular Tonsillectomy Aids Pediatric OSA
PITA results comparable to traditional electrocautery tonsillectomy
Support for First-Line Erlotinib in NSCLC With EGFR Mutations
And erlotinib therapy beyond progression may delay salvage tx for some patients
