Discovery of Origins of a Unique Form of Asthma May Lead to a Precision Medicine Approach to Treatment

Little is known about why asthma develops, how it constricts the airway or why response to treatments varies between patients. Now, a team of researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College, Columbia Uni... Full Article (View Comments)

Early Use of Tracheostomy For Mechanically Ventilated Patients Not Associated With Improved Survival

For critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation, early tracheostomy (within the first four days after admission) was not associated with an improvement in the risk of death within 30 days... Full Article (View Comments)

Genetic Variation Among Patients With Pulmonary Fibrosis Associated With Improved Survival

Variation in the gene MUC5B among patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis was associated with improved survival, according to a study published online by JAMA. The study is being released early on... Full Article (View Comments)

Music Therapy Reduces Anxiety, Use of Sedatives For Patients Receiving Ventilator Support

Among intensive care unit patients receiving acute ventilatory support for respiratory failure, use of patient-preferred music resulted in greater reduction in anxiety and sedation frequency and inten... Full Article (View Comments)

Over One Million Seniors Have Problems with Medicare ‘Preferred Pharmacy’ Drug Plans

National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) CEO B. Douglas Hoey, RPh, MBA issued the following statement today regarding a survey by Hart Research Associates regarding Medicare Part D “preferred... Full Article (View Comments)