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States in the West and in Appalachia have a higher prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection than other states

Appalachia, Western States Have Highest Hep C Prevalence

Nine states account for more than 50 percent of all hepatitis C virus infections
The majority of nurses have an unfavorable opinion of their hospital's end-of-life care

Most Nurses Unsatisfied With Hospitals’ End-of-Life Care

The nurse practice environment was the best predictor of poor-quality end-of-life care
In older adults

Risk of Arterial Thromboembolic Events Up Prior to Cancer Diagnosis

In seniors, risk of arterial thromboembolic events peaked in the 30 days immediately before diagnosis
The American Academy of Pediatrics has developed its first guideline for the management of infantile hemangiomas; the clinical practice guideline was published online Dec. 24 in Pediatrics.

New AAP Guideline Available for Infantile Hemangioma Treatment

Early intervention and/or referral recommended for potentially problematic infantile hemangiomas
Providers should maximize women's health during the interpregnancy period

ACOG: Interpregnancy Period Should Maximize Women’s Health

Components of postpartum care should be included as the initial components of interpregnancy care
For children with Crohn disease

Malnutrition Ups Risk of Postop Issues in Pediatric Crohn Disease

In propensity-matched analysis, mild, severe malnutrition linked to elevated odds of complications
Weekly massage sessions may provide short-term symptom relief for knee osteoarthritis patients

Massage Offers Short-Term Relief of Knee Pain in Arthritis Patients

Findings among patients with knee osteoarthritis; long-term benefit unclear
Home oxygen users often experience problems related to their oxygen equipment that may impact their quality of life

Home Oxygen Users Experience Problems Related to Equipment

Health care providers report lack of readily accessible resources for prescription of oxygen systems
Fecal occult blood test screening for colorectal cancer is associated with several improved outcomes in men but not women

Fecal Occult Blood Test May Improve CRC Outcomes in Some

For men with left-sided tumors, those undergoing screening had lower N, M categories, higher survival
From 2007 to 2017 there was an increase in drug-use associated infective endocarditis hospitalizations and valve surgeries

Drug Use-Associated Infective Endocarditis Up 2007 to 2017

More than 12-fold increase in DUA-IE hospitalizations and valve surgeries during 2007 to 2017