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Recommendations are presented for anesthetic care in patients with Ebola virus disease and published online Dec. 30 in Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Review Highlights Anesthetic Implications of Ebola Virus

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Limited data relating to Ebola care; use of personal protection equipment important, even in emergencies
In the United States

Race, Ethnicity Appear to Affect Lupus Prognosis in U.S.

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Asians, Hispanics have lower mortality rates
Rates of many types of hospital-acquired infections are on the decline

Rates of Hospital-Acquired Infection on the Decline

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Still, more work to be done says CDC director
A new electrical stimulation device designed to control obesity by targeting the nerve pathways between the brain and stomach that regulate hunger and fullness has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA: Stimulation Device Approved to Treat Obesity

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Targets vagus nerve which regulates hunger
Working long hours may raise the risk for alcohol abuse

Working Long Hours? Beware Risky Alcohol Consumption

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Researchers find link between long hours on the job and excess alcohol consumption
For accountable care organizations (ACOs)

Guidance Offered for Ethical Referrals Within ACOs

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Influencing referrals should be transparent, with appropriate metrics and the right incentives
An aerobic exercise program can reduce fatigue in women undergoing radiotherapy for breast cancer

Aerobic Exercise Reduces Fatigue With Radiotherapy for Breast CA

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Findings in a quasi-experimental study of Taiwanese women with early-stage breast cancer
Over four decades (1970 to 2010)

Community Efforts Saved Lives, Cut Costs in Maine

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Better screening, control of high cholesterol and blood pressure cut deaths and hospitalizations
Easing fears that exercise may worsen symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome is crucial in efforts to prevent disability in people with the condition

Providers Urged to Address Patient Fears in Chronic Fatigue

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Many with condition are afraid exercise will make the condition worse
Mortality risk in older Medicare patients who undergo carotid artery stenting is high

Benefit of Carotid Stenting in Elderly Called Into Question

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A third of older patients died within two years of procedure