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Millions of Americans aged 65 and older fall every year

Many Seniors Not Reporting Falls to Physician

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Fewer than half tell their doctor of fall, researcher notes
A smartphone application providing real-time advice about sun protection offers some improvement in sun protection behaviors

Real-Time Mobile App Can Improve Sun Protection

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Two studies demonstrate some improvement in sun protection behaviors
Sleeping well during middle age may be an investment that leads to better mental functioning later in life

Sleeping Well in Middle Age May Pay Off Later in Life

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Better functioning reported decades afterward, researchers find
Automated external defibrillators installed and ready for use in many public spaces can save lives when needed

FDA to Strengthen Approval Process for AEDs

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Agency has received 72,000 reports of automated external defibrillators failing
Receiving a blood transfusion during coronary artery bypass grafting surgery may raise a patient's risk of pneumonia

STS: Blood Transfusions in CABG Could Raise Pneumonia Risk

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But overall rate under 4 percent
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome are at increased risk for a number of serious health problems

Women With PCOS Hospitalized More Often

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Women with polycystic ovary syndrome more likely to be hospitalized for variety of reasons
The positive rate of the glucose breath test is higher in patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Glucose Breath Test Positivity Up in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Positive rate significantly higher in patients with Crohn's disease; positivity linked to GI symptom
Pain management treatment decisions may be impacted by a health care provider's demographic characteristics

Provider Demographics Affect Pain Treatment Decisions

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These effects may contribute to pain management disparities
The first generic version of Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease in adults and children ages 1 and older.

FDA Approves Generic Form of Nexium

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To treat gastroesophageal reflux disease in adults and children ages 1 and older
Chronic insomniacs who regularly take longer than 14 minutes to fall asleep appear to be at a significantly increased risk for hypertension

Difficulty Falling Asleep Linked to Higher Risk of Hypertension

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Risk up with regularly taking longer than 14 minutes to fall asleep