Among a group of mostly older male veterans suffering from COPD, researchers found that regular use of high-dose inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) lowered the risk of lung cancer.
Respiratory providers in the 10 MSAs slated for competitive bidding were already in the thick of preparing bids at press time after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the final rule on competitive bidding April 10.
The Medtrade Spring show floor received steady traffic, but educational seminars, especially those focusing on competitive bidding, were the top draw at this year’s show in Las Vegas April 23-24. In fact, many seminars were standing room only.
The 2007 Sleep in America poll, conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, examined the sleep patterns of adult women ages 18-64. The poll found that women of all ages are experiencing sleep problems.
A publicly funded Canadian clinical trial has revealed that combining the inhalers Spiriva (tiotropium) and Advair (fluticasone/salmeterol) resulted in improved quality of life, improved lung function and fewer hospitalizations among people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
