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For patients with type 1 diabetes

Renal Outcomes Up With BP <120/70 in T1DM

Blood pressure of <120/70 mm Hg linked to lower risk of chronic kidney disease, macroalbuminuria
For men with advanced prostate cancer

Mindfulness-Based Tx Doesn’t Cut Distress in Prostate Cancer

No significant changes in intervention outcomes for mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in advanced PC
For patients hospitalized with acute decompensated heart failure

Review Links Natriuretic Peptide Thresholds to Mortality in ADHF

Achieving NP predischarge thresholds cuts mortality, readmission in acute decompensated heart failure
The 2011 clinical practice guideline on urinary tract infection in young children has been reaffirmed

Clinical Practice Guideline on UTI in Febrile Young Reaffirmed

2011 CPG on urinary tract infection in infants and young children reaffirmed after review of literature
Middle-aged adults who've avoided obesity

Three Factors Weigh Heavy in Risk of Heart Failure

Prevention of obesity, HTN, diabetes could substantially cut public health impact of heart failure
Alcohol consumption has neither harmful nor protective effects on the arteries of the heart

RSNA: No Evidence Moderate Alcohol Intake Aids Heart Health

Researchers find no protective effect against coronary artery disease
In early November

As Prices Soar, ADA Calls for Access to Affordable Insulin

American Diabetes Association asks Congress to investigate the matter
Preprogrammed doses of medications that can raise the risk of falls are often set too high for older hospital patients

E-Prescribing of High-Risk Drugs May Contribute to Falls in Elderly

Study found 41 percent of medications that can increase drowsiness were set too high for seniors
For pediatric patients transported for an acute seizure

Recommended Tx Adherence Low in Pediatric Acute Seizure

Lack of adherence to recommended care linked to increased risks of intubation and ICU admission
Medical bills for older U.S. cancer patients can cost one-quarter of their income or more if they have Medicare without supplemental insurance

Out-of-Pocket Cancer Costs High for Patients With Medicare Only

Without supplemental insurance, out-of-pocket costs average 25 percent of annual earnings