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March 2015 Briefing – Pulmonology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pulmonology for March 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
America is making slow but steady progress against cancer

Small, Steady Decline in Cancer Rates in U.S. Over Past Decade

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Annual report shows progress in battle against cancer
The number of mobile health apps is continuing to increase and doctors are embracing this trend

Mobile Health App Use Continuing to Increase

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More than one-third of doctors recommended mobile health apps to their patients in past year
About 6.1 percent of U.S. allopathic medical school seniors in the National Resident Matching Program were not placed into first-year residency positions

2015 Match Sees High Proportion of Unmatched Seniors

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2015 Match included largest number of registrants on record; all-time high in terms of positions offered
Burnout can be prevented if physicians are aware of the warning signs

Physicians Should Be Aware of Signs of Burnout

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Stress is major predictor for burnout among doctors; operating in high-stress environment also harmful
For patients with early-stage and advanced-stage non-small-cell lung cancer with pre-existing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Pulmonologist Management Beneficial in NSCLC

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Improved rates of stage-specific treatment for early-, advanced-stage NSCLC with comorbid COPD
Certain air pollutants may boost the potency of a birch tree pollen that plays a big role in seasonal allergies

ACS: Air Pollution Can Up Potency of Birch Tree Pollen

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Pollutants plus climate change linked to increase in prevalence of allergies worldwide
Higher cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with a lower risk of incident diabetes

Cardiorespiratory Fitness Tied to Less DM, Despite Other Risks

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Findings regardless of demographic characteristics and baseline risk factors
Efforts are underway to offer technological solutions to the burdens associated with prior authorizations

Electronic Solutions Underway for Rx Prior Authorizations

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Two technology companies offering solutions that embed electronic PA in e-prescribing process
Bariatric surgery cuts the risk of an emergency department visit or hospitalization for asthma exacerbation in obese patients by half

Bariatric Surgery May Help Reduce Asthma Exacerbations

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Obese asthma patients had half as many ER visits, hospitalizations after surgery