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The Infectious Diseases Society of America has updated their recommendations for the care of patients with suspected or diagnosed influenza; the clinical practice guidelines were published online Dec. 19 in Clinical Infectious Diseases.

Updated Guidelines Developed for Diagnosing, Treating Influenza

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Rapid molecular assays should be used to improve diagnosis; antivirals should begin as soon as possible
For pregnant smokers

Vit C for Pregnant Smokers May Improve Newborn Lung Function

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Newborn lung function improved as measured by forced expiratory flow at three months of age
Among patients with obstructive sleep apnea

Age, BMI Predict Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Success

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Upper airway stimulation more effective with older age, lower body mass index
After infections tied to unapproved stem cell treatments sent 12 people to the hospital this past year

FDA Warns Companies on Unsafe, Unapproved Stem Cell Treatments

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Patients contracting deadly infections at clinics offering the unapproved treatments
From 2005 to 2017

Growth in Use of Telemedicine Seen From 2005 to 2017

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Significantly faster increase in use of telemental health services seen in counties with no psychiatrists
Despite numerous difficulties

Affordable Care Act Sign-Ups Higher Than Expected

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As of last Saturday's enrollment deadline, 8.5 million people in 39 states had enrolled
Both restrictive and obstructive lung disease are associated with an increased risk for incident dementia and mild cognitive impairment

Restrictive, Obstructive Lung Disease Linked to Dementia Risk

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Associations seen for both Alzheimer's disease-related dementia and cerebrovascular etiologies
Cognitive behavioral therapy delivered by respiratory nurses is associated with reduced anxiety symptoms and is cost-effective for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Cognitive Therapy Helps Reduce Anxiety in COPD Patients

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CBT delivered by nurses also lowers hospital admission and attendance at emergency departments
Chest computed tomography findings may identify risk factors for respiratory adverse events in rheumatoid arthritis patients undergoing long-term biological therapy

Chest CT Can ID Respiratory AE Risk in RA Patients on Biologics

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Findings seen among rheumatoid arthritis patients on long-term biological therapy
From 2007 to 2017

Exclusion of Doctors From Public Health Insurance Up 2007 to 2017

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Fraud, health crimes, substance abuse exclusions increased 20 percent per year from 2007 to 2017