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Depression is independently associated with increased risk of readmission for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Depression Ups Readmission Odds for COPD Exacerbation

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Reduced one-year readmission with in-hospital tobacco cessation counseling
The levels of Ebola virus in a patient's blood can strongly predict the mortality risk

Levels of Ebola Virus in Blood Could Help Predict Mortality

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Scientists hope findings will point toward more effective treatments
American women diagnosed with advanced

Survival Up for Patients With Stage IV Breast Cancer

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Initial surgery to the primary tumor possibly be a factor
New research suggests that men at high risk for HIV can benefit from pre-exposure prophylaxis taken before and after sex instead of every day. The study was published online Dec. 1 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with World AIDS Day.

PrEP for Men at High Risk for HIV May Be Taken on Demand

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Research suggests medication still works when taken before and after sex, instead of daily
Each $1 per pack increase in the overall tobacco tax rate over the years 1999 to 2010 may have contributed to two fewer infant deaths each day

Higher Cigarette Taxes Linked to Lower Infant Mortality

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U.S. study suggests pregnant women may be less likely to smoke if tobacco prices are higher
The FACE-Q rhinoplasty scales can be used to assess patient perspective of rhinoplasty outcome

FACE-Q Scales Can Assess Patient Perspective of Rhinoplasty

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Patients bothered by specific adverse effects had lower satisfaction with nose and nostrils
For patients in safety-net clinics

Lower Patient Satisfaction With High Clinician Computer Use

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Observable communication differences seen in clinical encounters with high computer use
Clozapine reduces symptoms in patients with schizophrenia who don't benefit from other antipsychotic medications

Clozapine Benefits Those With Tx-Resistant Schizophrenia

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Clozapine already approved for use after other antipsychotics don't work
A new analysis suggests that parents who set rules and keep tabs on their teenagers may have kids who are more cautious about sex. The meta-analysis was published online Nov. 30 in Pediatrics.

Parental Involvement Does Impact Risky Teen Behavior

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Teens tend to delay sex if Mom and Dad keep an eye on what they're doing, who they're with
A 2005 to 2006 chikungunya outbreak on Reunion Island

Chikungunya Virus Deemed Significant Cause of CNS Disease

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Analysis of outbreak on Reunion Island finds higher-than-expected rate of encephalitis