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- Low insulin linked to depression risk in women, study finds
Women who had the lowest rates of insulin release were more than twice as likely to develop symptoms of depression as those with higher levels, according to a study in Diabetes Care. However, fasting glucose levels were not linked to depressive symptoms in men or women, researchers said. DailyRx.com
(12/15)     
 | Can Your Patients Go Home for the Holidays?
Guidelines on home health eligibility leave much room for interpretation to allow health care providers the flexibility to ensure patients receive the care they truly require. Download the free kit for easy-to-understand information regarding home health eligibility, and help ensure your patients receive the care they need, where they need it. |
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- Research examines vitamin D levels, daytime sleepiness
Progressively lower vitamin D blood levels were associated with progressively higher levels of daytime sleepiness among those with normal vitamin D levels, according to a study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. However, researchers noted higher vitamin D levels were linked to greater prevalence of daytime sleepiness among black patients who were deficient in the vitamin. HealthDay News
(12/14)
- IVF twin pregnancies carry greater risk of complications than single births
Twin pregnancies through in vitro fertilization resulted in more complications such as premature birth and low birth weight compared with two separate IVF singleton pregnancies, Swedish researchers found. Risks for breathing problems, sepsis or jaundice were higher among twin babies, while preeclampsia and C-sections were more likely among women carrying twins, according to the study in the journal Fertility and Sterility. Reuters
(12/16)
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- GAO report looks at EHR incentives for hospitals in 2011
Pediatric hospitals were 1.6 times more likely and acute care facilities were 1.7 times more likely to receive Medicaid EHR incentives for last year than were critical access hospitals, according to a report released by the Government Accountability Office. The report also showed 57% of hospitals with incentives were not affiliated with a medical system chain, while the same percentage were nonprofit hospitals. Healthcare Informatics online
(12/14)
- UCLA researchers unveil allergen-testing app
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, have designed a device, dubbed iTube, that enables users to detect the concentration of ingredients in food products that can cause allergic reactions. The device uses a phone's camera and a smartphone application to look for citations of allergens such as eggs, peanuts and gluten. MedicalDaily.com
(12/13)
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