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Use of cross-linked polyethylene has significantly reduced the revision rate following total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis

Revision Rates for Arthritis-Related Hip Replacement Down

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Use of cross-linked polyethylene bearing surface led to the reduction
Greater adherence to an overall healthy lifestyle is associated with a substantially lower risk of cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality among adults with type 2 diabetes

Healthy Lifestyle With Diabetes Cuts Cardiovascular Risk

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Benefit seen for adoption of healthy lifestyle even after T2DM diagnosis made
Both overweight and normal-weight children who were born as extreme preterm infants are at risk for high blood pressure and hypertension

High BP Seen at School Age for Extreme Preterm Infants

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Increased risk of high BP, hypertension seen among both overweight and normal-weight 6- to 7-year-olds
The majority of older homeless-experienced adults have a potential surrogate for health care decisions

Few Older Homeless Adults Make Advance Care Plans

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Most have potential surrogates for decision making but have not discussed or documented ACP wishes
Underinsured and never insured adults are more likely than adequately insured adults to report poor/fair health and frequent mental distress

Insurance Status Tied to Higher Self-Perceived Poor/Fair Health

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Underinsured and never insured adults more likely to report poor/fair health
Small and large hospitals differ in infection preventionist staffing and infection prevention and control resources

Infection Prevention Differs Between Small, Large Hospitals

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Staffing and resources for infection prevention and control vary by size of facility
Poteligeo (mogamulizumab) injection has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults with two rare types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

FDA Approves Poteligeo for Rare Types of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

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Drug approved to treat relapsed or refractory mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome
A Somali-American child in Minnesota has been diagnosed with the measles after returning from a trip to Africa

Measles Case Reported in Minnesota

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Somali-American child diagnosed after returning from a trip to Africa
Inducing labor at 39 weeks may decrease the risk of cesarean section

Inducing Labor at Term Appears to Reduce Cesarean Risk

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Elective induction at 39 weeks also linked to lower risk of maternal high blood pressure disorders
The growing threat of hacking is increasing the number of physicians buying cyber insurance

Cyber Insurance Recommended for All Physician Practices

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Patient data hacking is a risk even for small practices