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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration national helpline (800-662-HELP) seems to be underappreciated in the media and by the general population

800-662-HELP Underappreciated in Media, General Population

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Searches for SAMHSA hotline did not increase after singer Demi Lovato's heroin-related overdose
There is a high prevalence of parental unawareness and adolescent denial of suicidal thoughts

Lack of Parent-Teen Agreement About Teen Suicidal Thoughts

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Half of parents unaware of teens' thoughts of suicide; 48 percent of teens denied these thoughts
The difference in health spending between the United States and other countries is still explained by health care prices

Prices Still Explain High U.S. Health Care Spending

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Health care prices explain difference in spending between United States and other countries
Pregnant women with 2009 H1N1 influenza admitted to an intensive care unit have an increased risk for adverse birth outcomes

Adverse Birth Outcomes Up for Women With H1N1 Flu in ICU

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Pregnant women admitted to ICU with flu more likely to deliver preterm infants, low birth-weight infants
About half of adolescent and young adult patients report having had private time with a health care provider (HCP) and having spoken to an HCP about confidentiality

About Half of Young Patients Have Had Private Time With Doctors

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Adolescents, young adults who have had private time report more positive attitudes to providers
The flu season is picking up steam

CDC: Flu Cases Hit 7 Million in the United States

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Half of this number went to a doctor, while 69,000 to 84,000 people have been hospitalized
Secondhand exposure to electronic nicotine delivery systems aerosols may be related to asthma symptoms in youth

E-Cigarette Aerosol Exposure Tied to Asthma Symptoms

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Findings seen among youth reporting asthma diagnosis, secondhand exposure to e-cigarette aerosols
The phenomenon of private equity acquisition of physician practices is discussed in an Ideas and Opinions piece published online Jan. 8 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Private Equity Acquisition of Physician Practices Discussed

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Critics warn private equity firms might focus on increased profitability at expense of patient care
Influenza vaccination during hospitalization is associated with reduced risk for readmission

Flu Vaccination Safe for Hospitalized Patients

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With vaccination, risks reduced for readmission, outpatient visits, fever, clinical evaluations for infection
The Escherichia coli outbreak linked to California-grown romaine lettuce appears to be over

CDC: E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce Is Over

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25 people were hospitalized, including two who developed kidney failure; no deaths reported