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Off-label drug use puts patients at risk for serious side effects

Prescribing Drugs ‘Off-Label’ Can Pose Serious Safety Risks

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Study raises concerns about using meds to treat conditions for which they weren't approved

October 2015 Briefing – Pulmonology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pulmonology for October 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Displaying order prices to physicians seems to reduce order costs

Displaying Prices to Providers Seems to Reduce Order Costs

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Review shows price display decreases aggregate order costs more frequently than order volume
There has been a 25 percent increase in the number of medical school enrollees since 2002

Increasing Numbers of Med School Applicants, Enrollees

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Med school classes continuing to diversify, with increases in nearly every racial/ethnic category
Among patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea

Income Level Doesn’t Substantially Impact CPAP Use

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Research suggests obstacles other than financial are primarily responsible for low uptake
A synchronized prescription renewal process can save physicians time and money

Synchronized Prescription Renewal Process Saves Time

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Renewing all patient's stable medications for 12 to 15 months can save time and money
Stewardship may be a promising approach for improving appropriate use of medical imaging technology

Stewardship Could Improve Appropriate Medical Imaging Use

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Stewardship model could guide use to improve clinical outcomes and create value at point of care

American College of Chest Physicians, Oct. 24-28

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CHEST 2015 The annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians was held from Oct. 24 to 28 in Montreal and attracted...
Computed tomography findings affect the diagnosis and management of suspected community-acquired pneumonia

Early CT Scan Impacts Management of Suspected CAP

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CT scan modified classification in 58.6 percent of patients presenting to ER with suspected CAP
All packs of Auvi-Q injectors are being recalled in the United States as some may not deliver the correct dose of epinephrine

Sanofi Recalls Auvi-Q Injectors Used to Treat Anaphylaxis

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Injectors may not deliver right amount of drug