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Too much or too little sleep may raise the risk of diabetes in men

Too Little, Too Much Sleep Can Impair Insulin Sensitivity in Men

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However, similar association not found in women
Guidelines have been updated for monitoring and management of pediatric patients before

Guidance Updated for Sedation of Pediatric Patients

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Safe sedation needs a systematic approach, including medical supervision, pre-sedation assessment
Family-reported quality of end-of-life care is significantly better for patients with cancer or dementia than for patients with other chronic conditions

End-of-Life Care Received Varies Based on Type of Disease

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Cancer and dementia patients get more access to palliative care
Patients dying in old age often receive unnecessary end-of-life medical treatments in hospitals

Too Many Elderly, Terminal Patients Getting Unnecessary Tx

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Doctors, caregivers must be able to better recognize when death is imminent and unavoidable
Health care workers who wear contaminated gloves can transfer bacteria onto hospital surfaces

Health Care Workers’ Gloves Strong Source of Contamination

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Clear evidence that gloves of health care workers contaminate hospital surfaces with bacteria
Costs of hospitalization for privately insured adults rose more than 37 percent over five years

Patients Face High Hospital Bills Despite Having Insurance

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Average out-of-pocket fee for privately insured adults topped $1,000 in 2013
Health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act will rise in 2017

2017 Will Bring Premium Rate Increases Under ACA

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Experts say increases will mostly affect people who get modest subsidies or no financial assistance
For patients with cystic fibrosis

Early Antibiotic Treatment Can Be Beneficial in Cystic Fibrosis

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Early treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa can eradicate bacteria, delay chronic colonization
The nasal spray form of the influenza vaccine should not be used next flu season

CDC: FluMist Nasal Flu Vaccine Should Not Be Used 2016-2017

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Research shows inactivated vaccine is the best way to protect children
Advanced practice clinicians and physicians order low-value health services with similar frequency

APCs, Doctors Order Low-Value Services With Similar Frequency

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Similar frequency for antibiotics, CT and MRI, radiography, and referrals