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A Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 90 people in 26 states has been linked to a variety of raw turkey products

Salmonella Outbreak in 26 States Linked to Raw Turkey Products

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40 individuals have been hospitalized to date; no deaths have been reported
Several drug products containing the active ingredient valsartan

FDA Recalls Drugs Containing Active Ingredient Valsartan

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All lots of non-expired products that contain valsartan supplied by Zhejiang Huahai being recalled
Atopic dermatitis dramatically impacts the quality of life of patients

Atopic Dermatitis Places Heavy Burden on Patients

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Overall and mental health, life satisfaction all impacted, especially for moderate, severe disease
Liver disease-related deaths

Liver Disease-Related Deaths Up Sharply From 1999 to 2016

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Adults aged 25 to 34 show greatest relative increase in mortality, driven by alcoholic cirrhosis
A same-day appointment system can feasibly be introduced

Same-Day Appointment System Implemented in Health Network

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Lessons learned include importance of matching the changing needs of patients, honoring the patient
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Characteristics of Severe Hypoglycemia Identified in T2DM

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Increased odds of severe hypoglycemia with history of non-severe hypoglycemia, HbA1c <6 percent
Hand-holding and squeezing a stress ball do not provide anxiety reduction among patients during excisional removal of non-melanoma skin cancer

Hand-Holding, Stress Ball Don’t Cut Anxiety in Skin CA Removal

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No incremental anxiety reduction versus control in patients during excisional skin cancer surgery
For patients with sickle cell-related pain

L-Glutamine Reduces Number of Pain Crises in Sickle Cell Disease

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Significantly fewer pain crises, hospitalizations compared with those receiving placebo
There are significant variations in practice patterns and resource utilization in patients treated by teaching staff for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Variations in Practice Patterns Seen in Patients Treated for COPD

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Differences in use of steroids, antibiotics noted between teaching and non-teaching hospital staff
A health professional presented with animal abuse by a child over 10 years of age should have increased concerns about abuse in the family

Physicians Should Be Aware of Animal, Child Abuse Link

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Children over 10 years of age who abuse an animal may be victims of child abuse