2014 Bronchiolitis Guidelines Focus on Avoiding Interventions
AAP recommendations include omitting use of bronchodilators and pulse oximetry
Review: Opioids Reduce Breathlessness in COPD
Review of 16 studies shows no effect on exercise capacity; no adverse effects reported
Bleach Exposure May Increase Risk of Infections in Children
Increased risks of influenza only once, recurrent tonsillitis, and any infection
Article Highlights Legal Issues Linked to Physician Extenders
Understanding legal issues allows effective use of PEs, who can be beneficial in health care
Patients May Be Modifying Meds Due to Trouble Swallowing
Some consumers do not consult health professionals if they experience problems, before modifying meds
Amiodarone Linked to Lowest Risk of Hospitalization in A-Fib
Lowest risk of atrial fibrillation hospitalization for amiodarone, greatest risk for dronedarone
Outcomes No Worse for Macrolide-Resistant Pneumonia
Macrolide-resistance has no effect on outcomes as a function of compliance with current tx guidelines
Legal Issues of Removing Patient From Practice Explored
Article provides suggestions to protect physician from liability, accusations of patient abandonment
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