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For patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

ATS: Home-Based Pulmonary Rehab Good for Stable COPD

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Home-based model with one home visit and seven telephone calls at least as good as hospital PR
Even an ounce of alcohol a day might affect diastolic function in patients with hypertension

ASH: LV Dysfunction Up With Moderate Alcohol Intake in HTN

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Study finds inverse relationship between left ventricular diastolic function and alcohol intake
Children with persistent asthma and reduced growth of lung function may be at increased risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in early adulthood

Persistent Asthma in Childhood Tied to COPD Risk As Young Adult

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Treatments for children don't appear to offset risk in adulthood
Late reactions in children undergoing food challenges are common and poorly predicted but generally not severe

Late Reactions in Food Challenges Common

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Younger children more likely to report late reactions, even on placebo days
Many caregivers of critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation in an intensive care unit report high levels of depressive symptoms

Depressive Symptoms for Many Caregivers of Critically Ill

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For most, but not all caregivers, depressive symptoms reduce at least partially with time
Americans could save tens of billions of dollars with more efficient drug use

Cutting Brand-Name Drug Use Could Save U.S. $73 Billion

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The nation spends more on medications than any other country
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has introduced a new campaign

CDC Establishes New ‘Clean Hands Count’ Campaign

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Campaign urges health care professionals and patients and loved ones to keep hands clean
Patients with pacemakers and sleep apnea are at much greater risk for atrial fibrillation

Sleep Apnea May Raise A-Fib Risk in Patients With Pacemakers

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Doctors need to be diligent about monitoring for sleep apnea in pacemaker patients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that it is banning the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors

New Rule Extends FDA Authority Over Tobacco, Nicotine Products

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Agency banning the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors
Taking statins right before cardiac surgery

No Benefit Found for Perioperative Statin Therapy

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Statins don't prevent complications and may cause acute kidney injury, researchers report