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Rates of many types of hospital-acquired infections are on the decline

Rates of Hospital-Acquired Infection on the Decline

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Still, more work to be done says CDC director
There was a 40 percent drop in uninsured visits to community health centers in states where Medicaid was expanded during the first half of 2014

Uninsured Visits to Community Health Centers Down Post-ACA

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Expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act is reducing the numbers, researchers say
The long-term effectiveness and harms of opioids for chronic pain are unclear

Major Risks of Long-Term Opioid Rx Deemed Dose-Dependent

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In review, serious harms of long-term therapy seemed to depend on opioid dose
For every 3

Lung Cancer Incidence Down at Higher Altitudes

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Lower oxygen levels may play a role in study findings, researchers say
America now spends about $117 billion a year on medical research

Research Funding Wanes in the United States, Grows Globally

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Asia gains ground, America loses opportunities to cure major diseases, researchers say
The risk of colorectal cancer is moderately increased in patients with type 2 diabetes

Moderately Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer in T2DM

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Increased risk for diabetes patients with obesity duration of four years or longer
Guidelines have been developed for clinical documentation and interrelated issues. The position paper has been published online Jan. 13 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Guidelines Presented for Clinical Documentation in 21st Century

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Recommendations provided for clinicians, provider institutions, government regulators, payers
Researchers found that of 68

Over 10 Percent of Patients Taking Aspirin Inappropriately

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For many users, odds of heart attack, stroke are lower than risk of serious bleeding
Higher vitamin D levels in patients with advanced colorectal cancer appear to improve response to chemotherapy and targeted anti-cancer drugs

ASCO: Vitamin D Tied to Colon Cancer Progression, Survival

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Certain types of cancer patients tended to have lower vitamin D levels
Some rectal cancer patients may fare just as well by forgoing surgery in favor of chemotherapy/radiation and "watchful waiting

ASCO: Option to Skip Surgery Viable for Some With Rectal CA

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Just chemo/radiation was as effective in half of those with earliest stage of disease