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Higher prevalence of smoking among depressed patients, as well as the risk of depression in smokers, is well documented. The proportion of patients with a history of depression among those seeking intensive treatment of tobacco dependence is also high.

On January 7, this report was posted as an MMWR Early Release on the MMWR website (http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr).

Influenza Vaccination Information for Health Care Workers - CDC

Scott Fridkin, MD1, James Baggs, PhD1, Ryan Fagan, MD1, Shelley Magill, MD, PhD1, Lori A. Pollack, MD1, Paul Malpiedi, MPH1, Rachel Slayton, PhD1, Karim Khader, PhD2 Michael A. Rubin, MD, PhD2, Makoto Jones, MD1, Matthew H.

Jennie McKenney, MPH1, Rachel M. Smith, MD2, Tom M. Chiller, MD2, Roger Detels, PhD1, Audrey French, MD3, Joseph Margolick, MD4, Jeffrey D.

Describes how abdominal adhesions form. Explains their causes and how they can lead to intestinal obstruction.

Role of masks for controlling influenza when suboptimal immunization of the public could increase the frequency of influenza infection - CDC

This page is directed to all healthcare providers about the consequences caused by unsafe injection practices and provides.

A list of frequently asked questions for patients about injection safety

CDC – Chronic hemodialysis patients are at high risk for infection because the process of hemodialysis requires vascular access for prolonged periods.

CDC – Chronic hemodialysis patients are at high risk for infection because the process of hemodialysis requires vascular access for prolonged periods.

Information for healthcare providers about dialysis

CDC Vital Signs links science, policy, and communications with the intent of communicating a call-to-action for the public. CDC Vital Signs provides the most recent, comprehensive data on key indicators of important health topics.

Information for healthcare providers about dialysis