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For patients hospitalized with acute decompensated heart failure

Review Links Natriuretic Peptide Thresholds to Mortality in ADHF

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Achieving NP predischarge thresholds cuts mortality, readmission in acute decompensated heart failure
The 2011 clinical practice guideline on urinary tract infection in young children has been reaffirmed

Clinical Practice Guideline on UTI in Febrile Young Reaffirmed

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2011 CPG on urinary tract infection in infants and young children reaffirmed after review of literature
Middle-aged adults who've avoided obesity

Three Factors Weigh Heavy in Risk of Heart Failure

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Prevention of obesity, HTN, diabetes could substantially cut public health impact of heart failure
Alcohol consumption has neither harmful nor protective effects on the arteries of the heart

RSNA: No Evidence Moderate Alcohol Intake Aids Heart Health

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Researchers find no protective effect against coronary artery disease
In early November

As Prices Soar, ADA Calls for Access to Affordable Insulin

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American Diabetes Association asks Congress to investigate the matter
Preprogrammed doses of medications that can raise the risk of falls are often set too high for older hospital patients

E-Prescribing of High-Risk Drugs May Contribute to Falls in Elderly

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Study found 41 percent of medications that can increase drowsiness were set too high for seniors
For pediatric patients transported for an acute seizure

Recommended Tx Adherence Low in Pediatric Acute Seizure

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Lack of adherence to recommended care linked to increased risks of intubation and ICU admission
Medical bills for older U.S. cancer patients can cost one-quarter of their income or more if they have Medicare without supplemental insurance

Out-of-Pocket Cancer Costs High for Patients With Medicare Only

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Without supplemental insurance, out-of-pocket costs average 25 percent of annual earnings
Patients who've recently undergone surgery -- especially those with cancer or autoimmune diseases -- experience slightly higher risks of developing Guillain-Barré syndrome soon afterward

Link Found Between Surgery and Development of Guillain-Barré

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History of autoimmune disease or malignancy may predispose some patients
Older fallers have often been administered high-risk medications

Older Fallers Have Often Been Administered High-Risk Drugs

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High-risk medication frequently administered at doses higher than recommended