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Patients with peripheral arterial disease who face amputation of a foot or leg can have their limb saved by minimally invasive surgery to improve blood flow

ISET: Program to Test, Treat for PAD Reduces Amputations

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Saving limbs saves lives and costs less than amputation for peripheral arterial disease
Only about one in two U.S. nursing home workers receive an annual flu vaccination

Flu Vaccination Rates for Nursing Home Staff Too Low

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Many nursing home workers have mistaken beliefs about the flu and vaccination
One out of three adults would sooner face a shorter life span than take a daily pill to prevent cardiovascular disease

One in Three Prefer Earlier Death to Daily Pill

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One of three survey respondents rejected the idea even if it meant a shorter life
Infections are the most likely reason people end up back in the hospital after surgery

Infection Most Common Readmission Reason Post-Surgery

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Knowing why readmissions happen is first step in reducing them, researcher says
Fewer than half of Americans are aware that some major lifestyle factors can affect their cancer risk

AICR: Awareness of Key Cancer Risk Factors Alarmingly Low

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Many worry about unproven factors like food additives; less about exercise and obesity
A healthy diet might reduce the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Healthy Diet Independently Tied to Lower Risk of COPD

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Consuming less red meat, soda and alcohol tied to less COPD in study
Only about 40 percent of the nearly $2.9 billion in international aid pledged to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa had reached the hard-hit countries of Guinea

Fewer Than Half of Ebola Pledges Have Reached Area in Need

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Just 40 percent of pledged aid has been received by hardest hit countries
If more women had access to modern birth control methods and used them correctly

Debunking Contraception Myths to Reduce Unintended Pregnancy

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Study of 35 nations shows underuse of current contraception options
For a growing number of Americans

Many Americans Suffering in Final Year of Life

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Significant increase in symptoms, despite efforts to improve end-of-life care
One in every five young American adults with diabetes hasn't seen a doctor in the past six months

Younger Patients With Diabetes More Often Skipping Visits

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CDC team found 19 percent hadn't seen a doctor within last six months