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Some types of bacteria are developing tolerance of alcohol-based hand sanitizers used in hospitals

Some Bacteria Now More Tolerant of Alcohol-Based Sanitizers

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Enterococci bacteria surviving exposure for longer periods of time
At least 212 people in 44 states have been sickened in Salmonella outbreaks linked to contact with live poultry in backyard flocks

CDC: Salmonella Outbreaks in 44 States Linked to Backyard Poultry

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Live chicks, ducklings obtained from relatives, feed supply stores, websites, and hatcheries
Just a week after being declared Ebola-free

New Ebola Outbreak in Congo

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Currently, 26 suspected cases of Ebola, including 20 deaths
Anticipation of how providers will receive feedback is important for antimicrobial stewardship programs to consider in informing educational messaging

How Doctors Receive Feedback Is Key for Antimicrobial Programs

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For inpatient providers, disagreement about antimicrobial use attribution rises with complexity
A hospital certification program offered by the American Heart Association and The Joint Commission will be made available to hospitals seeking to implement exceptional efforts to foster better quality of care and outcomes for patients with advanced heart failure

AHA Introduces Heart Failure Certification Program

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Program for heart failure management and implementation of clinical practice guidelines
Electronic cigarette use is most common among current smokers

E-Cigarettes Don’t Seem to Aid Smoking Cessation Efforts

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Dual users had the highest prevalence of respiratory symptoms
Obesity is associated with worse outcomes in skilled nursing facility residents receiving post-acute care for hip fracture

Obesity Worsens Skilled Nursing Facility Outcomes After Hip Fx

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Findings among Medicare beneficiaries receiving post-acute care for hip fracture
The American Medical Association opposes policies that enable racial housing segregation

AMA Calls for Alleviating Racial Housing Segregation

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Association says racial housing segregation contributes to health disparities
There are large coverage gaps in short-term health plans that were approved Wednesday by the Trump administration

New Short-Term Health Plans Have Large Coverage Gaps

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Plans don't have to cover existing medical conditions, provide limited benefits
A council on health care spending and value has been established by the journal Health Affairs.

Health Affairs Announces Launch of New Three-Year Initiative

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Council on Health Care Spending and Value will be co-chaired by William Frist and Margaret Hamburg