March 2015 Briefing – Pulmonology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pulmonology for March 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Small, Steady Decline in Cancer Rates in U.S. Over Past Decade
Annual report shows progress in battle against cancer
Mobile Health App Use Continuing to Increase
More than one-third of doctors recommended mobile health apps to their patients in past year
2015 Match Sees High Proportion of Unmatched Seniors
2015 Match included largest number of registrants on record; all-time high in terms of positions offered
Physicians Should Be Aware of Signs of Burnout
Stress is major predictor for burnout among doctors; operating in high-stress environment also harmful
Pulmonologist Management Beneficial in NSCLC
Improved rates of stage-specific treatment for early-, advanced-stage NSCLC with comorbid COPD
ACS: Air Pollution Can Up Potency of Birch Tree Pollen
Pollutants plus climate change linked to increase in prevalence of allergies worldwide
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Tied to Less DM, Despite Other Risks
Findings regardless of demographic characteristics and baseline risk factors
Electronic Solutions Underway for Rx Prior Authorizations
Two technology companies offering solutions that embed electronic PA in e-prescribing process
Bariatric Surgery May Help Reduce Asthma Exacerbations
Obese asthma patients had half as many ER visits, hospitalizations after surgery
