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February 2015 Briefing – Pulmonology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pulmonology for February 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
For patients with non-small-cell lung cancer with epidermal growth factor receptor mutations

L858R Mutation in Circulating Free DNA Is Prognostic in NSCLC

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L858R mutation in tumor tissue or cfDNA is marker of shorter overall, progression-free survival
Hospital design has little effect on patient satisfaction

Hospital Design Has Little Effect on Patient Satisfaction

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Aesthetics aren't as important as care from doctors, nurses, and staff, researchers note
A fitness risk score based on exercise stress testing is highly predictive of 10-year survival in adults free from established heart disease

Treadmill-Based Fitness Score Can Predict 10-Year Survival

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FIT Treadmill Score easily attainable from any standard exercise test
Key steps should be taken to minimize the potential risk of liability resulting from use of telemedicine

AMA: Key Steps for Minimizing Liability Risk in Telemedicine

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Include defining minimum requirement necessary for establishing doctor-patient relationship
Young children are at increased risk of becoming seriously ill with pneumonia -- but unlike in years past

Incidence of Viral Pneumonia Up in Young Children

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66 percent of pneumonia cases in more than 2,000 children studied caused by viruses alone
Adults who sleep more than eight hours a night may face a higher risk of stroke

Sleeping More Than Eight Hours a Night May Up Stroke Risk

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More than eight hours a night linked to greater odds in study, but cause-and-effect not proved
Heart failure patients who struggle to perform daily tasks are at increased risk for hospitalization and death

Struggle With Routine Tasks Predicts Adverse CHF Outcomes

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Struggling patients more likely to be hospitalized than those who can handle basic chores
In 26 U.S. tuberculosis outbreaks the initial source case-patients had long incubation periods and were characterized by substance abuse

Characteristics of Tuberculosis Source Cases Identified

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Source-case patients have long infectious periods; most report substance abuse, homelessness, prison

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Feb. 20-24

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The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology The annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology was held from...