New Model of Inpatient Care Can Improve Outcomes
Model aims to up interprofessional collaboration, data-driven decisions, provide leadership
Interaction Described Between Acenocoumarol, Levofloxacin
Probable interaction described in five patients, all of whom had atrial fibrillation
Central Venous Pressure-Guided Hydration Beneficial in CKD, CHF
Reduced risk of contrast-induced nephropathy with no increase in acute heart failure
Seven Behaviors Suggested to Improve ‘Art of Medicine’
Seven behaviors promote more consistent practice of interpersonal aspects of medicine
Toxic Skin Effects Common With EGFR-TKI Use in NSCLC
Afatinib therapy linked to earlier paronychia onset; more dermatological visits for skin toxic effects
Asthma Tied to Increased Risk of Chronic Migraines
Researchers suggest asthma is stronger predictor of chronic migraines than depression
FDA Approves Alecensa for ALK-Positive NSCLC
Drug is designed to block the effects of the ALK protein
Nitrates in Heart Failure May Harm More Than Help
Nitrates reduce activity, quality of life, researchers find
Interlobar Collateral Ventilation Impacts EB Valve Outcomes
Researchers find more success in emphysema tx when stricter criteria used in patient selection
Expiratory Snoring Predicts COPD in Sleep Disordered Breathing
Linear combination of mean oxygen saturation, expiratory breathing predicts FEV1
