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The 2014 recommendations for the prophylaxis and treatment of venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer are unchanged from 2013

Guidelines for VTE Prophylaxis, Treatment in Cancer Unchanged

Thromboprophylaxis required throughout hospitalization for most patients with active cancer
For malnourished adult patients

Nutritional Supplements Can Improve Pressure Ulcer Healing

Eight weeks of formula enriched with arginine, zinc, and antioxidants linked to improved healing
A little jogging is good for your health

A Little Jogging Goes a Long Way

Just an hour or two a week confers life-extension benefits, researcher contends
For a growing number of Americans

Many Americans Suffering in Final Year of Life

Significant increase in symptoms, despite efforts to improve end-of-life care
One in every five young American adults with diabetes hasn't seen a doctor in the past six months

Younger Patients With Diabetes More Often Skipping Visits

CDC team found 19 percent hadn't seen a doctor within last six months
Adults 65 and older need two pneumococcal vaccines to better protect them from sepsis

Two Pneumococcal Vaccines Advised for Seniors

ACIP advises both Prevnar 13, Pneumovax 23 vaccines for adults 65 and older
For the one in six Americans with allergic rhinitis

New Guidelines Issued for Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis

Testing is recommended, sinus imaging is not
Only 15 percent of working adults with asthma discuss with their doctor how their jobs might affect their breathing

Work-Related Asthma Underdiagnosed

People seem to be worried about how disease might affect their employment, income
In an article published Dec. 18 in Medical Economics

Tips Provided for Transitional Care Management Code Usage

Given the increased Medicare reimbursement for these codes, it is worth setting up billing process
Hormonal therapy is recommended for treatment of acne in patients who do not respond to standard therapies

Review: Hormonal Rx Not Indicated As Acne Monotherapy

May include spironolactone, flutamide, low-dose glucocorticoids, GnRH agonists