Cranial Nerve Stimulation Shows Promise As Sleep Apnea Tx
For some, it might work better than continuous positive airway pressure
Intermediate Care Billing Rose From 1996 to 2010
Fewer organ failures, less mechanical ventilation, lower 30-day death for intermediate vs ICU billing
Many Pulmonologists Under-, Over-Screen With LDCT
Under-screeners more likely to cite potential harms as influential factors, less influenced by evidence
β-Blocker Dose More Impactful Than Heart Rate in Heart Failure
BB dose has greater impact than lower heart rate in patients with heart failure from HF-ACTION trial
Sleep Quality Improved in Seniors With Access to Natural Spaces
Seniors, men reported better rest when they had access to beaches, parks
Dietary Nitrates Boost Muscle Power in Heart Failure Patients
Researchers say dietary nitrate consumption could help patients climb stairs and get out of a chair
ICU for Pneumonia in Elderly Ups Survival, Not Costs
More liberal admission policies could benefit these patients, researchers say
Health Insurance Deductibles Rising Faster Than Wages
One in five workers now have a deductible of $2,000 or more
CPAP in OSA Linked to Beneficial Activity in Brain Stem
In small study, continuous positive airway pressure linked with restored sympathetic drive
IOM: Most U.S. Patients Will Experience Diagnostic Error
Panel urges changes to an increasingly complex health care system
