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ATS: Reintubation More Likely for Nighttime Extubations
Patients undergoing extubation at nighttime have higher mortality, shorter length of stay
ATS: Hydroxyurea Can Up Lung Function in Sickle Cell Disease
Drug slowed down the annual decline children had been showing before starting treatment
ATS: Nurse Work Environment Predicts VAP Risk
Better nurse work environment may minimize ventilator-associated pneumonia risk
ATS: Untreated OSA Affects Outcomes After Revascularization
Researcher says it is important for cardiologists to screen patients for obstructive sleep apnea
ATS: Aggressive Melanoma Linked to Severe, Untreated Sleep Apnea
Study highlights the importance of diagnosing and treating obstructive sleep apnea
ATS: Indacaterol-Glycopyrronium Cuts COPD Exacerbations
More effective than salmeterol-fluticasone for patients with history of COPD exacerbations
ATS: No Benefit for Early Renal-Replacement Therapy
Mortality no different for early versus delayed strategy for patients with severe acute kidney injury
ATS: Home-Based Pulmonary Rehab Good for Stable COPD
Home-based model with one home visit and seven telephone calls at least as good as hospital PR
Wide Variation Seen in Out-of-Pocket Costs for Imaging
Hospital pricing, when provided, was consistently higher than independent imaging facilities
ASH: Studies Support Aggressive Treatment of HTN in Elderly
Latest findings from national trial show it lowers chances of heart failure, even in older adults
