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   November 18, 2009
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Lead Story - 2009 Guide to Clinical Preventive Services
A pocket-size book of the preventive screenings, tests and services recommended from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
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Dr. Carolyn Clancy, MD
Does Your Hospital Do A Good Job?
Thanks to an easy-to-use Web site called Hospital Compare, you can now find out how often patients treated at your hospital end up returning within 30 days of going home.
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411 HighlightsHigh Blood Pressure Medicines Show Promise for Treating Heart Disease
AHRQ research shows two medications used to treat high blood pressure may also be effective in treating stable ischemic heart disease.
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411 HighlightsNew National Initiative to Fight Health Care-Associated Infections
HHS awards $17 million to fund several new projects.
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411 HighlightsLead Story - C-Sections on the Rise
About one in every three babies in the U.S. is delivered by C-section according to AHRQ.
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