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Eat Right, Preserve Your Memory, and Stay Happy
Greater intake of unhealthy food and lower intake of nutrient-dense food is associated with a smaller hippocampus over 4 years in adults 60-64 years of age.
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Antibiotic Use and Risk of Diabetes
More frequent users of antibiotics were more likely to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes than those who had taken the drugs infrequently.
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Compliance Mentor - November 2015
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Don’t Overlook Patient’s Relevant Medical History
Important details could make the difference between life and death.
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Experts: Wait-time Guarantees Could Get EPs Sued
Benefits exist, but practice must be implemented carefully and thoughtfully.
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Poor Change-of-shift Communication Triggered Successful Med/Mal Suits
Clear communication needed between the outgoing and incoming ED attending physicians.
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ED ‘Super Users’ at High Risk of Death
Protect yourself legally by addressing patient’s chief complaint.
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EMTALA Protects Professionals Reporting Violations
Here's how and why the courts rule the way they do.
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Bisphosphonates May Impact Bone Recurrence in Postmenopausal Women with Breast Cancer
Although the rate of distant recurrence and breast cancer mortality were statistically and significantly superior in women who had been treated with bisphosphonates, the absolute degree of benefit was of dubious clinical relevance.
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No Payoff to Physical Therapy After Healed Ankle Fracture
After successful healing of an ankle fracture, a program of supervised physical therapy does not appear to improve outcomes.