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Length of hospital stay and readmission likelihood increases by 2.9% in rural areas, review finds

Hospital readmissions cost hospitals about $26 billion annually. Systems like the Hospital Readmission Reduction Program within the Affordable Care Act penalize hospitals with higher readmission rates for targeted diagnoses.

5 Oct 2018

Study analyzes role of environmental exposures in pediatric asthma control

A study from the Nationwide Children's Hospital analyzed environmental exposures, like pet and secondhand smoke, to determine if they have a role in asthma control among children whose asthma is managed per NAEPP (EPR-3) guidelines.

5 Oct 2018

Study identifies risk factors of maternal mortality in mechanically ventilated pregnant patients

Researchers in Columbia, South America, conducted a retrospective observational study within six hospitals to identify risk factors of maternal mortality in mechanically ventilated pregnant patients.

5 Oct 2018

Study shows adherence to annual lung cancer screening is not optimal

A study from the Thoracic Oncology Research Group (TORG), Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Medical University of South Carolina, aimed to examine the adherence to annual low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening after baseline LDCT within the Veteran Health Administration Lung Cancer Screening Demonstration Project (LCDSDP).

5 Oct 2018

Study demonstrates benefits of using triple dual therapies in patients with COPD

The InforMing the PAthway of COPD Treatment study was conducted to assess the benefits of triple versus dual therapy in patients with COPD.

5 Oct 2018

Despite gender bias, more women are applying for CHEST Fellowship

Achieving fellow status in medical societies is an important benchmark for academic success. A study presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting 2018 shows that women are underrepresented as Fellows in CHEST but that the numbers of women applying for CHEST Fellow are increasing.

5 Oct 2018

Gram-negative bacteria found to be risk factor for worse outcomes in hospitalized ILD patients

Alterations to the respiratory microbiome have been identified as a predisposing factor of interstitial lung diseases. In a study at CHEST 2018, researchers at Beaumont Health Systems studied the influence of bacterial virulence on clinical outcomes patients hospitalized with ILD patients.

4 Oct 2018

Study: Short bouts of sleep help us to process information not consciously perceived

The age-old adage "I'll sleep on it" has proven to be scientifically sound advice, according to a new study which measured changes in people's brain activity and responses before and after a nap.

4 Oct 2018

Research uncovers detrimental consequences of sleep deprivation

Researchers at Michigan State University conducted the largest experimentally controlled study on sleep deprivation to date, revealing just how detrimental operating without sleep can be in everything from bakers adding too much salt to cookies to surgeons botching surgeries.

3 Oct 2018

CBT for insomnia may slow or reverse cortical atrophy in patients with co-morbid fibromyalgia

Preliminary findings from a pilot study suggest that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia may slow or even reverse the atrophy of cortical gray matter in patients who have co-morbid fibromyalgia.

3 Oct 2018

Sexual harassment and assault may have negative health consequences, finds study

The #MeToo Movement, in addition to raising awareness, has provided people with a voice to speak out when they've been wronged, harassed, or assaulted.

3 Oct 2018

Disruption in combination inhaled corticosteroid therapy may impact patients' symptoms and disease control

Disruption of the refill of patients' regular combination inhaled corticosteroid therapy brand may have impacted symptoms and disease control and potentially lead to an increased rate of costly exacerbations and hospitalizations.

2 Oct 2018

Higher stress levels linked with lower odds of conception for women

In North America, 20 to 25 percent of women and 18 to 21 percent of men of reproductive age report daily psychological stress. Although previous research has suggested that stress can decrease the odds of conception, few studies have examined this association among couples from the general population.

1 Oct 2018

Study highlights need for measures to improve annual lung cancer screening adherence

A study from the Thoracic Oncology Research Group, Division of Pulmonary Critical Care, Medical University of South Carolina aimed to examine the adherence to annual low-dose computed tomography screening after baselines LDCT within the Veteran Health Administration Lung Cancer Screening Demonstration Project.

1 Oct 2018

Study finds disease-causing mutation in French-Canadians

A team of Canadian scientists, including researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital has discovered the first French-Canadian founder mutation gene linked to synucleinopathies, a group of neurodegenerative diseases that includes Parkinson's disease, dementia with Lewy-Bodies and multiple system atrophy

1 Oct 2018

Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

Length of hospital stay and readmission likelihood increases by 2.9% in rural areas, review finds

Study analyzes role of environmental exposures in pediatric asthma control

Study identifies risk factors of maternal mortality in mechanically ventilated pregnant patients

Study shows adherence to annual lung cancer screening is not optimal

Study demonstrates benefits of using triple dual therapies in patients with COPD

Despite gender bias, more women are applying for CHEST Fellowship

Gram-negative bacteria found to be risk factor for worse outcomes in hospitalized ILD patients

Study: Short bouts of sleep help us to process information not consciously perceived

Research uncovers detrimental consequences of sleep deprivation

CBT for insomnia may slow or reverse cortical atrophy in patients with co-morbid fibromyalgia

Sexual harassment and assault may have negative health consequences, finds study

Disruption in combination inhaled corticosteroid therapy may impact patients' symptoms and disease control

Higher stress levels linked with lower odds of conception for women

Study highlights need for measures to improve annual lung cancer screening adherence

Study finds disease-causing mutation in French-Canadians

Researchers find link between insufficient sleep and unsafe behavior in teens

Elevated cerebrospinal fluid levels linked with autism diagnosis, third study confirms

Child sleep disorders on the rise due to social media and obesity

Patients report troubling health issues even up to two years after arthroscopic hip surgery

Acne stigma associated with impaired psychological and physical well-being

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