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A case of globe rupture has been described in a motocross rider who was wearing specifically designed protective eye goggles. The case report was published in the July issue of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology.

Globe Injury Reported While Wearing Protective Eye Goggles

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Case report describes motocross rider who suffered globe rupture despite wearing protective goggles
Methods for cleaning

Review Examines Strategies for Cleaning Hospital Room Surfaces

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Few studies compare effectiveness of disinfecting methods and monitoring strategies
Introduction of a guideline-based protocol significantly increases compliance with guidelines for prevention of venous thromboembolism

Guideline-Based Protocol Ups Adherence to VTE Prophylaxis

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Significantly more patients receive VTE prophylaxis after implementation of guideline-based protocol
Use of drones (unmanned aerial systems) for transportation of laboratory specimens does not affect the accuracy of routine chemistry

Drones May Be Feasible for Transport of Lab Specimens

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Accuracy not affected, slightly poorer precision seen for some analytes
The latest Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services effort to reduce hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) is the HAC Reduction Program

HAC Reduction Program Penalty Kicks in for FY2015

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Concerns relating to program include overlap between two measures used to calculate HAC score
About thirty percent of women with epithelial ovarian cancer survive for more than 10 years

~30 Percent With Epithelial Ovarian CA Survive Long Term

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Predictors for long-term survival include younger age, early stage, low grade, non-serous histology
Diastolic dysfunction frequently develops after anthracycline chemotherapy for breast cancer

Diastolic Dysfunction Common After Anthracycline Chemo

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BMI and age independently linked to diastolic dysfunction after anthracycline chemotherapy
A higher-complex carbohydrate/lower-fat diet significantly improves gestational diabetes mellitus-associated markers compared to the conventionally recommended low-carbohydrate/higher-fat diet

Low-Fat, Higher-Complex Carb Diet Aids Gestational Diabetes

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Improvements seen in maternal insulin resistance and infant adiposity
Multiple factors can impact levels of compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction among nurses

Many Factors Impact RN Compassion Fatigue, Satisfaction

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Significant differences on basis of sex, age, education level, unit, acuity, change in nursing management
Medicare will pay for a new

Medicare Will Cover Expensive New Leukemia Medication

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Amgen's Blincyto costs about $178,000 for a standard course of treatment