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Bigger Families May Deal With More Viral Infections
By Dr Deepu
HealthDay (8/7, Preidt) reports that “being part of a big family boosts the risk of passing on viral infections that cause colds, flu and other respiratory woes,” according to a study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases journal. The study of “108 people from 26 Utah families” revealed that “people in childless households were infected with viruses an average of three to four weeks a year.” Viral infections “rose to 18 weeks a year in families with one child, and up to 45 weeks a year in households with six children,” the study found.
Meanwhile, HealthDay (8/7, Preidt) reports, “An online program that encourages people to wash their hands reduced the spread of cold and flu viruses within families,” according to a study published online in The Lancet that involved some 20,000 UK adults. The online “program also led to fewer gastrointestinal illnesses, doctor appointments and antibiotic prescriptions,” the study found.
Lung Cancer Patients May Often Experience Delays In Treatment And Miss Diagnostic Steps Before Surgery
By Dr Deepu
The Houston Chronicle (8/7, Hawryluk) reports that research published in the Annals of Thoracic Surgery suggests that “lung cancer patients often experience delays in treatment and miss diagnostic steps before they proceed to surgery, which could reduce their already low chance of a cure.” Investigators “found many patients had to wait more than month to six months after an initial X-ray showed signs of possible lung cancer.” Meanwhile, just “one in 10 patients received all three of the diagnostic tests recommended before surgery.”
Limited Resection May Not Be Equivalent To Lobectomy When Used To Treat Older Patients With Stage IA Lung Cancer Of Invasive Cell Types
By Dr Deepu
MedPage Today (8/6, Jackson) reports that research suggests that “limited resection is not equivalent to lobectomy when used to treat older patients with stage IA lung cancer of invasive cell types, namely invasive adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.” Rather, “these patients may be considered for completion lobectomy or for adjuvant treatments,” researchers “report online in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.”
Lung Function May Decline In Patients With Moderate To Severe COPD After Steroid Withdrawal
By Dr Deepu
MedPage Today (8/5, Minerd) reports that research indicated that individuals “with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experienced significant decreases in lung function for up to 5 years after discontinuing long-term inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) treatment.” Additionally, these individuals “experienced steady worsening in airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) and quality of life.” The findings were published in CHEST Journal.
MedPage Today (8/5, Minerd) reports that research indicated that individuals “with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experienced significant decreases in lung function for up to 5 years after discontinuing long-term inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) treatment.” Additionally, these individuals “experienced steady worsening in airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) and quality of life.” The findings were published in CHEST Journal.
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