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There are no significant differences in outcomes or processes of care for U.S. hospitals with policies allowing for family presence during resuscitation compared with hospitals without this policy

Outcome Not Affected by Family Presence During Resuscitation

No significant differences in outcomes of processes of care for hospitals with versus without FPDR
Medicaid expansion is associated with an increase in diabetes diagnosis

Newly Identified Diabetes Up With Medicaid Expansion

Twenty-three percent increase in newly identified diabetes in 26 states that expanded Medicaid
For older patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

Short Hospital Stays Don’t Impair STEMI Outcomes in Seniors

Similar outcomes with discharge after 48 hours and for patients who stay in hospital for four, five days
Anthrasil

FDA Approves New Treatment for Anthrax

FDA cites preparedness for intentional release of anthrax
Repeated use of certain antibiotics may increase a person's risk for type 2 diabetes

Greater Use of Antibiotics Tied to Higher Odds of Diabetes

Data on one million people suggest a higher risk of the illness linked to changes in gut microbes
Men who exercise the most have higher sexual function scores

Exercise Improves Men’s Sexual Function Regardless of Race

Men who get the most physical activity report more erections, orgasms
Doctors are not telling a majority of their patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's that they have the degenerative brain disease

Doctors May Not Be Informing of Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Only 45 percent of people with Alzheimer's or their caregivers say they were told of the diagnosis
Young baseball players often feel pressure from parents or coaches to continue playing despite arm pain

AAOS: Many Parents Unaware of Youth Pitching Guidelines

Also, young players feel pressure from parents or coaches to continue playing despite arm pain
Neonatal outcomes are no worse with rotational instrumental delivery than with cesarean delivery for persistent fetal malposition

Rotational Instrument Delivery OK for Fetal Malposition

Neonatal outcomes similar to those seen with cesarean section
The need for repeat high-acuity care affects one in nine patients discharged from initial emergency department visits for kidney stones

One in Nine Needs Emergency Revisit for Kidney Stones

Access to urologic care, processes of care cut risk of repeat emergency encounters