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The first U.S. Army field hospital for civilian patients opened in New York City Monday and could be the first of many across the nation as it struggles with the coronavirus pandemic.

U.S. Army Opens Field Hospital in New York City

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Field hospital in Manhattan meant to handle non-COVID-19 patients to free up space in city hospitals
Data from patients with coronavirus disease 2019 can be used to develop a model that can predict who will develop acute respiratory distress syndrome

Artificial Intelligence Framework May Predict ARDS in COVID-19

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Increases in elevated ALT, myalgias, hemoglobin predictive of acute respiratory distress syndrome
The risk for cardiovascular death is more than doubled during extreme high temperatures

Extreme High Temps More Than Double Cardiovascular Deaths

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Extreme temperatures -- 109 degrees -- seen frequently in some parts of the world raise risks from climate change
From 2007 to 2017

ACC: Increase Seen in Death Rates Due to Hypertension-Related CVD

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2007 to 2017 saw increase in death rates in rural and urban populations, for all age groups, both sexes
Nearly one in 20 U.S. adults reports current use of electronic cigarettes

ACC: E-Cigarette Use Continues to Rise

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Authors say long-term health consequences remain unknown
The administration of vitamin C shortens the length of mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients

Vitamin C May Reduce Ventilation Time in Critically Ill Patients

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Review shows vitamin C can shorten the duration of mechanical ventilation by an average of 25 percent
Providing patients with online (computer and mobile) portal access is associated with significantly improved diabetes medication adherence and glycemic control

Online Patient Portal Access Aids Diabetes Management

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Significant benefit seen for medication adherence, glycemic control with online portal access
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables may lessen menopause symptoms

Higher Intake of Fruits, Vegetables Tied to Fewer Menopause Symptoms

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Higher intake of citrus fruits especially tied to lower total menopause rating scale score
Cooler days are associated with reduced probability of reporting bad mental health days

Temperature Impacts Likelihood of Bad Mental Health Days

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Cooler days decrease, while hotter days eventually increase, chance of reporting bad mental health days
Significant racial and ethnic differences have been identified in late-life depression severity

Late-Life Depression Severity Varies by Race, Ethnicity

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Differences identified in depression severity, symptom burden, and depression care