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Nocturnal hypoglycemia is associated with reduced awakening response

Nocturnal Hypoglycemia Linked to Reduced Awakening Response

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Rate of awakenings significantly lower during hypoglycemic versus normoglycemic night
Living near busy roads with high levels of air pollution raises lung transplant patients' risk of organ rejection and death

Air Pollution Tied to Poor Outcomes in Lung Transplant

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Increased risk of organ rejection, death, but macrolides seem to reduce risk
In a recent study

New Treatment Option for Some With Metastatic Lung Cancer

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Nivolumab found most effective in tumors expressing programmed death-ligand 1
An implanted cranial nerve stimulation device might improve sleep patterns and quality of life for patients with sleep apnea

Cranial Nerve Stimulation Shows Promise As Sleep Apnea Tx

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For some, it might work better than continuous positive airway pressure
From 1996 to 2010 there was a significant increase in intermediate care billing

Intermediate Care Billing Rose From 1996 to 2010

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Fewer organ failures, less mechanical ventilation, lower 30-day death for intermediate vs ICU billing
Almost half of pulmonologists have a propensity for over- or under-use of low-dose computed tomography screening for lung cancer

Many Pulmonologists Under-, Over-Screen With LDCT

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Under-screeners more likely to cite potential harms as influential factors, less influenced by evidence
For patients with heart failure

β-Blocker Dose More Impactful Than Heart Rate in Heart Failure

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BB dose has greater impact than lower heart rate in patients with heart failure from HF-ACTION trial
Seniors and men sleep more soundly if they have access to natural surroundings

Sleep Quality Improved in Seniors With Access to Natural Spaces

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Seniors, men reported better rest when they had access to beaches, parks
Beetroot juice

Dietary Nitrates Boost Muscle Power in Heart Failure Patients

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Researchers say dietary nitrate consumption could help patients climb stairs and get out of a chair
Admitting older

ICU for Pneumonia in Elderly Ups Survival, Not Costs

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More liberal admission policies could benefit these patients, researchers say