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The results of a recent survey of thousands of nurses and patients show that hospital patient safety remains a serious concern

Better Work Environment Tied to Better Patient Safety

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Large survey shows patient safety, hospital nursing work environment concerns remain
Frail acute myocardial infarction patients are less likely to undergo cardiac catheterization and have an increased risk for bleeding

Major Bleeding Up With Frailty in Acute MI Patients

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Increased risk for bleeding for those undergoing catheterization, not with conservative management

American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Nov. 15-19

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The 2018 Annual Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology The annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma...
A task force to investigate a rising number of cases of a rare polio-like disease among children in the United States has been created by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC Announces Acute Flaccid Myelitis Task Force

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Task force is scheduled to submit its first report in early December
The risk for sexual transmission of HIV is negligible when an HIV-positive sex partner adheres to antiretroviral therapy and maintains viral suppression

HIV Transmission Risk Small With Antiretroviral Compliance

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No transmissions with antiretroviral tx, viral load of less than 200 copies/mL four to six months apart
Patients with peanut allergy who received oral immunotherapy

ACAAI: Oral Immunotherapy Is Protective in Peanut Allergy

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More patients receiving AR101 able to ingest ≥600 mg peanut protein without dose-limiting symptoms
Opioid misuse varies with sexual orientation

Opioid Misuse Varies With Sexual Orientation

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Prescription opioid misuse more likely for female respondents identifying as bisexual
The prevalence of food allergy is 7.6 percent among children in the United States

Prevalence of Food Allergy 7.6 Percent in U.S. Children

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Most prevalent allergens are peanut, milk, shellfish, and tree nut
There are great differences in access to naloxone even among states that have passed legislation to allow pharmacists to dispense the medication without a physician's prescription

Even With Standing Orders, Naloxone Access Varies

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Despite standing order legislation in two states, there is great variance in pharmacy availability
A small number of boxes of Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch are being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination

Cap’n Crunch Cereal Recalled Due to Salmonella Scare

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No illnesses related to the products have been reported to date