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Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is common among patients hospitalized with acute heart failure

Hospitalizations for Heart Failure With Preserved EF Common

Patients are older, more often female, more likely to have comorbidities than patients with HFrEF
For patients in psychiatric wards

Locked Doors May Not Prevent Inpatient Suicide, Absconding

Treatment on open wards linked to lower odds of suicide attempts, absconding with and without return
Contralateral prophylactic mastectomy should generally be discouraged in average-risk women

ASBS: Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy Discouraged

For most women, risk of disease in unaffected breast is low, American Society of Breast Surgeons says
In order to remind adults of the importance of immunizations throughout life

August Designated National Immunization Awareness Month

Resources available to up immunization include webinars and videos, training program for residents
As trampoline parks spring up across the United States

Injuries Up As Trampoline Parks Become More Popular

Fractures, sprains the most common injuries
Nearly 80 percent of children with epilepsy also have other health conditions

Most Children With Epilepsy Have Other Health Issues

GI disorders, headaches, attention-deficit disorder among the common comorbid conditions
People who get more of their protein from plant sources have an overall lower mortality risk than those who consume more animal protein

High Animal Protein Intake Tied to Higher Risk of Early Mortality

However, association can be mediated by otherwise healthy lifestyle
The number of local transmissions of the Zika virus in South Florida has apparently increased to 14

Locally-Transmitted Zika Infection Count in Miami Up to 14

Health experts warn pregnant women to avoid downtown neighborhood
Eczema have a serious impact on patients' quality of life and overall health

Eczema’s Effect on Patient Health Can Be Extensive

Patients diagnosed with eczema may have increased risk for other conditions as well
Treating psoriasis might reduce the risk for other health problems

Psoriasis Patients at Higher Risk for Other Health Issues

Inflammatory effects of disease can impact entire body, expert says