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Number of U.S. cancer survivors increases

The number of cancer survivors increased from 9.8 million in 2001 to 11.7 million in 2007, according to a new CDC report.

Database tracks healthcare reform legislation

The National Conference of State Legislatures has launched a database to capture state actions related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care Education and Reconciliation Act.

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On the Cusp project reports 35% reduction in CLABSIs

According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, central line-associated bloodstream infections in adult ICUs were reduced an average of 35% at hospitals participating in the On the CUSP: Stop BSI project.

CDC issues new guidelines for preventing intravascular catheter-related infections

The CDC has issued a 2011 update to its Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections; these guidelines were last updated in 2002.

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Put a cap on community-acquired pneumonia
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Family caregivers: Present and accounted for
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