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This season's influenza vaccine reduces the risk of needing medical care because of the flu by only 23 percent

CDC: This Year’s Flu Vaccination Offers 23 Percent Protection

CDC urges early antiviral treatment if symptoms appear
Trends show that diabetes incidence has stayed higher in recent decades than it was in the 1970s

Obesity Up in Past Decade, but Diabetes Incidence Stable

Risk of new-onset diabetes higher in the 1990s and 2000s than in the 1970s
A diagnosis of metabolic syndrome is associated with higher risk of endometrial cancer

Metabolic Sx Tied to Higher Risk of Endometrial Cancer

Excess weight likely a big factor, but other conditions also appear to matter
The chances of being diagnosed with early breast cancer

Race, Ethnicity Impact Breast Cancer Prognosis

New research finds biological differences in tumor type, behavior
Working long hours may raise the risk for alcohol abuse

Working Long Hours? Beware Risky Alcohol Consumption

Researchers find link between long hours on the job and excess alcohol consumption
Rates of many types of hospital-acquired infections are on the decline

Rates of Hospital-Acquired Infection on the Decline

Still, more work to be done says CDC director
Guidelines have been developed for clinical documentation and interrelated issues. The position paper has been published online Jan. 13 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Guidelines Presented for Clinical Documentation in 21st Century

Recommendations provided for clinicians, provider institutions, government regulators, payers
Higher vitamin D levels in patients with advanced colorectal cancer appear to improve response to chemotherapy and targeted anti-cancer drugs

ASCO: Vitamin D Tied to Colon Cancer Progression, Survival

Certain types of cancer patients tended to have lower vitamin D levels
For every 3

Lung Cancer Incidence Down at Higher Altitudes

Lower oxygen levels may play a role in study findings, researchers say
Thousands of people are being hospitalized and 26 children have died from influenza so far

CDC Urging Flu Vaccination, Prompt Use of Antivirals

Hospitalization for flu up to 92 per 100,000 people this season, mostly due to H3N2