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The nurse practice environment was the best predictor of poor-quality end-of-life care

Nine states account for more than 50 percent of all hepatitis C virus infections

No increased risk of mortality, but increase in incidence of major complications

Overall mean salary gap by gender decreased from −2.6 to −1.9 percent after a decade

Rapid molecular assays should be used to improve diagnosis; antivirals should begin as soon as possible

Authors say factors that reduce risk of disorder are important, given its link to other neuro disorders

Genetic diagnosis for 9.3 percent of 3,315 patients with chronic kidney disease from two cohorts

Antidepressant treatment linked to threefold increased risk during first month; link decreased over year

But prehospital diversion does not seem to decrease proportion of patients transferred to ED

Effect seen with aerobic endurance and high-intensity training but not resistance training

Upper airway stimulation more effective with older age, lower body mass index

Overall, 28.8 million disability-adjusted life years due to dementia; 6.4 million attributed to modifiable risks

Rather, home health care nurses’ beliefs and perceptions seem to have most impact on compliance

PD-related infection, mortality, fatigue are highest-ranked outcomes for patients, caregivers

Risk increased for youth with depression or history of concussion

1999-2000 to 2015-2016 saw increase in mean weight, waist circumference, BMI for many subgroups

Children in lower- versus higher-income households more often diagnosed with MBDDs

One-third with electronic Rx system that provides alerts believe system provides incorrect warnings

Measures include having women in the postmarket surveillance study followed for five years, not three

Patients contracting deadly infections at clinics offering the unapproved treatments