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The prevalence of hepatitis C infection among pregnant women nearly doubled between 2009 and 2014

CDC: Hep C Infections Among Pregnant Women Increasing

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Rural counties seem hardest hit and rates mirror opioid epidemic
Patients hospitalized on the weekend for percutaneous coronary intervention may be twice as likely to die as those hospitalized on weekdays

Weekend Admissions for PCI Tied to Higher In-Hospital Mortality

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Though low overall, the odds of dying double if procedure is done on Saturday or Sunday
Ten minutes daily of mindful meditation can improve focus among patients with anxiety

10 Minutes of Meditation Can Up Focus for Patients With Anxiety

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Just 10 minutes each day might boost concentration, prevent mind wandering, small study suggests
Hackers are increasingly targeting hospitals

Hospitals Need to Be Prepared for Ransomware Attacks

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Medical information a vulnerable target for those planning ransomware attacks, doctor warns
For breast cancer survivors

Tai Chi Can Help Relieve Insomnia in Breast Cancer Survivors

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Study found it as effective as CBT for improving sleep and depression
Reports of new hepatitis C infections in the United States nearly tripled over five years

CDC: Steep Rise in New HCV Infections Over Last Five Years

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Many stemmed from rising use of injected drugs linked to the current opioid epidemic, officials say
In a joint position statement published online May 2 in the Journal of Addictions Nursing

Guidelines Issued on Substance Use Disorder Treatment in Nurses

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Health care facilities, nursing schools should adopt alternative-to-discipline approaches for treatment
Heart failure patients who are readmitted to the same hospital after their initial treatment are more likely to survive compared to those treated at a different hospital

Outcomes Up With Same Hospital Readmissions in Heart Failure

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Continuity of care may be more important than speedy treatment, researchers say
Taking medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is tied to lower odds of car accidents involving patients with ADHD

ADHD Meds Associated With Reduced Risk for Car Crashes

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Symptoms such as inattention, impulsivity raise accident risk, researchers say
Young adults with HIV who get treatment are living longer in North America and Europe

Life Expectancy for HIV+ Patients Up Since Introduction of ART

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Physicians need to focus on encouraging patients to take their drugs consistently