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COPD: No 'Obesity Paradox' for BMI >40

But the less severely obese survive better than normal-weight patients

Lung Disease in Women Getting Increased Scrutiny

Gender affects both prevalence and effects

Home Ventilation Saves $$$ Despite Initial Cost

COPD patients extend time away from doctors and hospital with add-on device

LAMA Tx Didn't Up Heart Disease Risk in COPD

Cardiovascular outcomes similar to placebo-treated patients

Deadly Black Lung Disease Resurgent Among Coal Miners

More than 2,000 cases of progressive massive fibrosis in last 2 decades

Biologic Improves Severe Asthma Outcomes

Dupilumab reduced exacerbations, improved lung function

Ticagrelor Linked to Sleep Apnea, Dyspnea

Breathing problems particularly common with this particular antiplatelet

Thrombectomy Takes Away Need for Lytics in PE

Favorable results with FlowTriever system in FLARE study

Pulmonary Hypertension: Not Just for Cardiologists

PH is common in many rheumatologic conditions

Bed Bug Histamines: A New Indoor Allergen?

High heat didn't reduce histamine levels in house dust

Who's Still Smoking? ACS Report Highlights Most Vulnerable Adults

Reaching these smokers is 'most pressing challenge'

Novel Feeding Tube May Help Stroke Dysphagia

Electrical pharyngeal stimulation boosted readiness for decannulation

Weather Not a Factor in Pneumothorax Risk with Lung Biopsy

No relationship seen between complications and atmospheric conditions

Shared Decision-Making Strategies for Lung Ca Screening Get High Marks

Patient satisfaction high with physician-led and web-based approaches

ECMO: A Life Saver for Kids with Near-Fatal Asthma?

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is effective, but has high complication rate

Flu Vax May Improve Outcomes in Other Illnesses

Vaccinated patients hospitalized with flu had lower risk of AKI development

Borderline Pulmonary Hypertension Tied to Mortality Risk

Small increases in pressure might signal left heart failure, not early PAH

HRT May Improve Lung Function in Middle-Aged Women

Effect appeared greatest in women with lung disease

ATS: Clinicians Rally in Support of Science

Speakers slam Trump budget cuts to science, healthcare

Treating Sleep Problems May Ease Depression

PAP therapy tied to reduction in depressive symptoms

Asthma Biologic, Rally Among ATS Highlights

Attendees to organize on Capitol Hill; will also hear benralizumab phase III results

Morning Break: World's Largest Penis; Sex Bias in Breast Milk; Cervical Ca Deaths

Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the 名媛直播 staff

Fewer 'Nails in the Coffin' as Smoking Rate Declines

But "smoke-free" remains aspiration, not fact

MedPAC Looks at Ways to Adjust Misvalued Services

Commission debates grouping CPT codes into families

301 People Charged With $900 Million in False Medicare Billings

Largest sweep since government fraud team began in 2007

Pulmonary Emboli Frequent After Knee Surgery

Rapid heartbeat leading symptom of lung blood clots after replacement surgery

How to Avoid Misdiagnosis

How a patient makes you feel may affect your diagnostic acumen

Podcast: 10th Anniversary for HealthNewsReview.org

Gary Schwitzer reflects on high points, low points, lessons learned

10 Questions: Ilona J. Frieden, MD

'The structure of the system itself is the biggest barrier'

Here's Why You Can't Compare Healthcare to the Airline Industry

There are big differences between the two, says Suneel Dhand, MD

When "Unremarkable" Is Not Clear Enough

Radiology reports need to be held to higher standards, argues Saurabh Jha, MD

Calling a Doctor by His or Her First Name

It's different without a longstanding relationship, says James C. Salwitz, MD

Medical Schools Boost Pain Management Education

In light of opioid epidemic, more schools focus on thoughtful prescribing

Dedicating a Career to Diversity and Disparities

NMA president Edith Mitchell, MD, laments racial gaps in medicine

Projected Uptravi Cost: $160-170K a Year

But new PAH drug is still cheaper than some alternatives

Is SAMHSA to Blame for a Broken Mental Health System?

Two members of Congress differ on how to fix a failing system

'Failure to Communicate' Drives Misdiagnosis

Electronic medical records also need to be improved, says Mark Graber, MD

Teach Patients How to Communicate Symptoms Better

Patients should learn the eight characteristics of a symptom

Doctors Urged to Practice 'Conservative Diagnosis'

And sharing cell phone numbers is a good idea

Novel Drug Shows Promise as COPD Therapy

Inhaled p38 inhibitor reduced lung inflammation markers in early-stage study

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