Critical care ultrasound training can improve physician trainee knowledge and skills
A dedicated critical care ultrasound (CCUS) training program could help improve physician trainees' knowledge and skills at the bedside.
Oct 22, 2012
Archive: 22/10/2012
2.5 hours of patient/therapist contact time increases CPAP use
Although continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is often used as therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), patient compliance with CPAP remains an issue.
Oct 22, 2012
Chinese herbs show promise for lung cancer, flu, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Chinese herbs, including JHQG, BFXL, and BFHX, may show significant benefits for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), and influenza.
Oct 22, 2012
Study demonstrates how fear can skew spatial perception
That snake heading towards you may be further away than it appears. Fear can skew our perception of approaching objects, causing us to underestimate the distance of a threatening one, finds a study published in Current Biology.
Oct 22, 2012
Mold exposure at home could increase risk for sarcoidosis
People who are exposed to mold in their homes could be at an increased risk for sarcoidosis, a chronic inflammatory lung disease.
Oct 22, 2012
'Elbow test' may predict sleep apnea
Have you ever been "elbowed" by your bed partner because you were snoring? If yes, new research says you could have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Oct 22, 2012
Statins may help prolong survival in NSCLC resection
Patients who have undergone resection for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) may improve their overall survival and reduce the risk of recurrence by taking statins.
Oct 22, 2012
Excessive daytime sleepiness common in high school students
New research shows that high school students experience excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), with most students sleeping fewer than 7 hours per night.
Oct 22, 2012
10-minute 'tension tamer' can help reduce stress and improve sleep
A simple, 10-minute stress reduction technique could help to relieve stress, improve sleep quality, and decrease fatigue.
Oct 22, 2012
Guideline implementation may impact VTE quality of care
The quality of care of patients hospitalized with venous thromboembolism (VTE) significantly improved between 2005 and 2009, and researchers suggest these improvements may be due to the implementation of VTE treatment guidelines.
Oct 22, 2012
