Conference Coverage
ACIP votes to recommend new strains for the 2018-2019 flu vaccine
From the Journals
Additional training may be warranted for clinicians administering DTaP
Track record reveals need to reduce vaccine errors.
News From CHEST
Launching the Moderate to Severe Asthma Center of Excellence
The Moderate to Severe Asthma Center of Excellence will provide news, expert commentary, and insights on challenging cases.
From the Journals
Inflammatory myopathy following tattoo reported in an immunocompromised patient
A patient on long-term immunosuppressive therapy experienced inflammatory myopathy in her leg muscle after getting a tattoo.
Feature
Invasive cardiology sets starting salary standard
Orthopedic surgeons were bumped down to second in 2017-2018.
Feature
Azar blames PBMs for no drop in prescription prices
Unscientific survey by two senators indicates it’s not going to happen.
Feature
6 ways to reduce liability by improving doc-nurse teams
Solid teamwork among physicians and nurses not only makes for a smoother work environment, it also helps to reduce medical errors and lower the...
News
New NIH consortium aims to coordinate pediatric research programs
The organization will harmonize activities, set priorities, explore gaps, and find opportunities in NIH’s pediatric research.
Feature
Most Medicaid enrollees exempt from work requirements
States’ online reporting systems represent potential barrier to many recipients.
From the Journals
Benefits of nicotine preloading undercut by reduced varenicline usage
A study looked at the impact on smoking cessation of a prequit nicotine patch.
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Conference Coverage
Lung volume reduction procedures on the rise since 2011
NETT trial results showed the benefits of lung volume–reduction surgery for COPD.
From the Journals
E-cigarette flavorings foster cardiovascular dysfunction
E-cigarette flavorings are toxic to vascular endothelial cells.
From the Journals
hs-cTnT test tied to fewer reinfarctions but no survival benefit
Conference Coverage
DOAC’s edge over warfarin fades with low adherence
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From the Journals
Vaccine nonmedical exemptions creating metro ‘hotspots’
Maricopa County, Ariz., had almost 3,000 unimmunized kindergartners in 2016-2017.
From the Journals
'Systemic changes' needed for bronchoscope disinfection
Disinfection guidelines for bronchoscopes may need revision.
News From CHEST
NAMDRC Legislative and Regulatory Agenda Once Again Focuses on Patient Access
NAMDRC Legislative and Regulatory Agenda Once Again Focuses on Patient Access.
Critical Care Commentary
Diagnosis and Management of Critical Illness-Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency (CIRCI): Updated Guidelines 2017
The guidelines address sepsis/septic shock, ARDS, and major trauma.
Conference Coverage
Aclidinium bromide for COPD: No impact on MACE
Cardiovascular risk was studied in COPD patients treated with aclidinium bromide.
From the Journals
Education sessions upped COPD patients’ knowledge of their disease
With the right education tool, patients can gain knowledge about their disease.
News
DOJ won’t defend ACA from lawsuit challenging constitutionality
The outcome of a pending lawsuit could have a major impact on health care coverage in the United States.
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Practice Management
- Invasive cardiology sets starting salary standard
- Azar blames PBMs for no drop in prescription prices
- 6 ways to reduce liability by improving doc-nurse teams
- Most Medicaid enrollees exempt from work requirements
- 'Systemic changes' needed for bronchoscope disinfection
- DOJ won’t defend ACA from lawsuit challenging constitutionality
- FDA effort focuses on approving more generic drugs
- HHS to allow insurers’ workaround on 2019 prices
- Verma unveils Medicaid scorecard but refuses to judge efforts
- Looking for lower Medicare drug costs? Ask your pharmacist for the cash price
