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Rates of hospitalizations for common infections requiring hospitalization remain substantially higher in adults with diabetes compared with adults without diabetes

Patients With Diabetes Still Require More Hospitalizations for Infections

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Excess risk has not improved over time and may be increasing for certain infections in young adults
Prophylactic use of melatonin does not prevent delirium after major cardiac surgery

Prophylactic Melatonin Does Not Cut Delirium After Major Cardiac Surgery

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Findings based on results of randomized trial of patients undergoing major cardiac surgery
Use of ex vivo lung perfusion-treated lungs increases the number of patients undergoing transplantation with comparable long-term outcomes

Lung Transplant With Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion Feasible

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Method increases number of available lungs with comparable patient outcomes
Several first-time pregnancy complications are associated with development of hypertension two to seven years later

Pregnancy Complications Tied to Higher Risk for Later Hypertension

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Complications such as preterm births and preeclampsia double the risk
Outcomes for nonmelanoma skin cancers are similar at one year

Outcomes Across Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Treatments Similar

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Brachytherapy and Mohs micrographic surgery show better cosmetic results
Patients who initially see a physical therapist or chiropractor for low back pain rather than a primary care physician are much less likely to be prescribed opioids

Early Access to Chiropractors, PTs Tied to Decreased Long-Term Opioid Use

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Odds of short- or long-term opioid use higher for initial visits with physicians for low back pain
Most persons born preterm in Sweden between 1973 and 1997 survived until early to mid-adulthood without major comorbidities

Most Preemies Survive Into Adulthood Without Major Comorbidities

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Findings observed in Swedish cohort of premature infants born between 1973 and 1997
There will be more health insurance choices and a slight decrease in premiums for many consumers next year under the Affordable Care Act

More Choices, Lower Premiums for ACA Consumers Next Year

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20 more insurers will be participating in 2020, expanding consumer choice in many states
A new drug to treat early Alzheimer disease will be submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for approval

New Alzheimer Disease Drug to Be Submitted for FDA Approval

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New analysis of study results suggests highest dose of aducanumab may help slow cognitive decline
A $260 million settlement in an opioid lawsuit was reached between two Ohio counties and four drug companies on Monday

$260 Million Deal Averts First Federal Trial Over Opioids

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The deal contains no admission of wrongdoing by the defendants