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Procalcitonin Testing on ICU Admission Linked to Lower LOS
Testing linked to lower length of stay in hospital and ICU, less antibiotic exposure, and lower costs
Caffeine Found to Reduce Age-Related Inflammation
Connection between advancing age, systemic inflammation, cardiovascular disease and caffeine
Tapeworm From Asian Waters Identified in Alaskan Salmon
But infection with the tapeworm appears to be uncommon, authors say
Pace of Influenza Activity Picking Up Across the United States
Dominant strain right now is H3N2, CDC epidemiologist notes
New Comprehensive Report Looks at Benefits, Harms of Cannabis
Can ease chronic pain, chemo-related nausea, muscle spasms in MS, but researchers cite risks, too
Low Serum Vitamin D Linked to Frequent Headache in Men
Significantly increased odds of headache for those in lowest versus highest serum 25(OH)D quartile
First U.S. Case of Locally Acquired Zika Described
Case of pregnant woman who has since given birth; infant has no signs of infection
CDC: Higher Risk of Death From Leading Causes in Rural America
More smoking, obesity and less use of seatbelts are some possible reasons why
CDC: Renal Failure From Diabetes Declining in Native Americans
Diabetes-related kidney failure down by 54 percent over two decades
Global Rates of Hypertension on the Rise
And health risks may appear even at levels once considered safe, researchers contend
