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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

American Psychological Association, Aug. 6-9

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The 123rd Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association The annual meeting of the American Psychological Association was held from Aug. 6 to...
Breakfast consumption influences glucose regulation throughout the day in patients with diabetes

Breakfast Intake Affects Glucose Regulation All Day in T2D

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Skipping breakfast increases postprandial hyperglycemia after lunch, dinner
Younger adults with diabetes are less likely to seek regular eye care

CDC: Younger Adults With Diabetes Lag in Seeking Eye Care

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For those aged 18 to 39 years, only 38.2 percent had an eye exam within the past 12 months