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Azar blames PBMs for no drop in prescription prices
Unscientific survey by two senators indicates it’s not going to happen.
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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...
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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.
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Most Medicaid enrollees exempt from work requirements
States’ online reporting systems represent potential barrier to many recipients.
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Benefits of nicotine preloading undercut by reduced varenicline usage
A study looked at the impact on smoking cessation of a prequit nicotine patch.
Conference Coverage
Lung volume reduction procedures on the rise since 2011
NETT trial results showed the benefits of lung volume–reduction surgery for COPD.
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E-cigarette flavorings foster cardiovascular dysfunction
E-cigarette flavorings are toxic to vascular endothelial cells.
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hs-cTnT test tied to fewer reinfarctions but no survival benefit
Conference Coverage
DOAC’s edge over warfarin fades with low adherence
BOSTON –
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Vaccine nonmedical exemptions creating metro ‘hotspots’
Maricopa County, Ariz., had almost 3,000 unimmunized kindergartners in 2016-2017.
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'Systemic changes' needed for bronchoscope disinfection
Disinfection guidelines for bronchoscopes may need revision.
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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.
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Education sessions upped COPD patients’ knowledge of their disease
With the right education tool, patients can gain knowledge about their disease.
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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.
Conference Coverage
OSA with worsening hypoxemia raises metabolic syndrome risk
BALTIMORE – An 8-year follow-up study reports that moderate to severe sleep apnea more than doubles the risk of developing metabolic syndrome.
Conference Coverage
Sleep problems may point to health disparity for black women
BALTIMORE – A national study has found that black women are more vulnerable to sleep-related health problems than women of European descent.
Conference Coverage
Impact of marijuana on sleep not well understood
BALTIMORE – More research is needed on the impact of medical marijuana on sleep disorders.
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Sleep apnea treatment may not prevent sleepiness
Physician survey indicates that patients may be excessively sleepy after airway optimization.
Conference Coverage
Customized airway stents show promise in feasibility trial
SAN DIEGO – Customized airway stents made from 3-D imaging software are feasible and provided compelling outcomes, especially in complex cases...
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Practice Management
- 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
- Ad hoc PCI dominates in elderly
