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For patients with diabetes

Self-Management Program Cuts Depressive Symptoms in Diabetes

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DIAMOS program also linked to significant reduction in risk of incident major depression
Nearly 5 percent of older Medicare beneficiaries seen in the emergency department have a hospital inpatient admission within seven days after discharge

5 Percent of Seniors Discharged From ER Admitted Within Days

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Older age, chronic conditions associated with the greatest odds of admission
Current targets call for 150 minutes of weekly exercise -- or 30 minutes of physical activity at least five days a week -- to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Although these standards don't need to be abandoned

Smaller Goals to Start Could Boost Activity in Sedentary

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For those who are inactive, any activity may be better than none
Therapy involving "video feedback" -- where parents watch videos of their interactions with their baby -- might help prevent infants at risk for autism from developing the disorder

Video-Based Tx May Benefit Babies at Risk for Autism

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Research suggests an effect for at-risk infants, but more study is needed
Too many women of childbearing age take prescription opioids

CDC: Opioid Rx Prevalent in Reproductive-Aged Females

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Experts recommend lowest effective dose for shortest amount of time + birth control
Adults with eczema may also have an increased risk of heart disease and stroke

Higher Cardiovascular Risk Seen With Eczema

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Higher risk of heart disease, stroke in people with the skin condition
The number of people infected with measles linked to the outbreak at Disney amusement parks in Southern California now stands at 70

AAP Urges Parents to Vaccinate Children Against Measles

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Seventy people now infected; most hadn't been vaccinated against measles
Only about half of American girls begin receiving the human papillomavirus vaccine at the recommended age

HPV Vaccination Often Not Timely for Girls

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Researchers note that CDC recommends vaccination at age 11 or 12
For postangiography patients

Metabolic Syndrome May Raise Death Risk Postangiography

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Significantly increased risk for stable patients but not for those with acute coronary syndrome
Ebola virus-infected pregnant women are at risk for adverse maternal and fetal outcomes

Risks for Ebola Virus-Infected Pregnant Women Discussed

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Limited data suggest increased risks of adverse neonatal and maternal outcomes