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Recurrent superficial cellulitis-like erythema is associated with Helicobacter cinaedi bacteremia

Recurrent Erythema Seen With H. cinaedi Bacteremia

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Case report describes 85-year-old man who presented twice with fever and painful erythema
Sepsis survivors have a substantially increased risk of all-cause mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events after discharge

Sepsis Tied to Higher Post-Discharge Mortality Risk

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Higher risk of mortality, major adverse cardiovascular events can persist for five years
There is considerable variation in hospice visits by professional staff in the last two days of life

Variation in Hospice Visits in Last Two Days of Life

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Visits less likely when beneficiary is black, dying on a Sunday, receiving care in nursing home
For adults with major depressive disorder

CBT May Work As Well As Meds in Major Depressive Disorder

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For adults, similar efficacy for cognitive behavioral therapy and antidepressants
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Emergency Operations Center is moving to Level 1 activation to enhance its response to the Zika virus outbreak.

CDC Emergency Operations Ctr Moving to Level 1 Activation

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EOC moving to Level 1 activation to enhance response to outbreak of Zika virus
For older men

Admission to VA or Non-VA Hospitals Impacts Outcome

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Lower 30-day mortality for AMI, heart failure, but not pneumonia, with admission to VA hospitals
Use of certain behavioral interventions can reduce the rates of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing during ambulatory visits for acute respiratory tract infections

Behavioral Interventions Can Cut Inappropriate Antibiotic Use

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Significant reductions in rate of inappropriate Rx with accountable justification, peer comparison
A spreading dengue fever outbreak led Hawaii County Mayor Billy Kenoi to declare a state of emergency on Monday. He said the move was needed to reduce mosquito populations and protect people from mosquito bites

Hawaii County Declares State of Emergency Over Dengue Fever

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251 cases of dengue fever confirmed on Hawaii Island; two patients still potentially infectious
Being shocked by a Taser stun gun can cause short-term cognitive impairment similar to dementia

Tasering Found to Cause Short-Term Cognitive Impairment

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Study raises questions about comprehension of Miranda rights within an hour of being tased
Influenza infection is associated with increased odds of atrial fibrillation

Influenza Infection Tied to Increased Risk of A-Fib

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Increased risk of atrial fibrillation can be reduced with influenza vaccination