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Flu Vaccination Rates for Nursing Home Staff Too Low
Many nursing home workers have mistaken beliefs about the flu and vaccination
One in Three Prefer Earlier Death to Daily Pill
One of three survey respondents rejected the idea even if it meant a shorter life
Infection Most Common Readmission Reason Post-Surgery
Knowing why readmissions happen is first step in reducing them, researcher says
Healthy Diet Independently Tied to Lower Risk of COPD
Consuming less red meat, soda and alcohol tied to less COPD in study
Fewer Than Half of Ebola Pledges Have Reached Area in Need
Just 40 percent of pledged aid has been received by hardest hit countries
Debunking Contraception Myths to Reduce Unintended Pregnancy
Study of 35 nations shows underuse of current contraception options
Biomarkers Show Potential for Parkinson’s Diagnosis
Researchers also hope it will help doctors track treatment
Lung Cancer Now Leads Cancer Mortality in Developed Nations
Leading cancer killer of American women for many years
ABIM: Immediate Changes Announced for MOC Program
Practice Assessment, Patient Voice, Patient Safety requirements being suspended effective immediately
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids May Improve Adipose Dysfunction
Study in mice shows MUFAs impede adipose interleukin-1β secretion and insulin resistance
