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Research Examines Weight and Contraceptive Choices: What Does It Mean for Your Practice?
Research indicates that obese women are more likely to rely on female sterilization than on other forms of contraception.
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NOTICE: February 2018 was the final issue of this publication.
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NOTICE: Publication Being Discontinued
Publication being discontinued. Final issue February 2018. Contact customer service at 800-688-2421 or email [email protected] to transfer your subscription to another AHC publication.
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A Novel Approach to Using Mind-Body Therapies for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is a multifactorial public health issue and the treatment plan needs to address all biopsychosocial aspects of this disease.
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Aerobic Exercise and Cognitive Impairment
Progressive aerobic exercise training appears to be a low-risk and effective intervention for improving cognitive function in community-dwelling adults with mild subcortical ischemic vascular cognitive impairment.
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Are All Plant-based Diets Created Equally (in Terms of Health Benefits)?
This large-scale, observational, prospective study investigating types of plant-based diets found an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in adherents to plant-based diets containing foods such as fruit juices, refined grains, sweetened beverages, and desserts.
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Kratom Alert: FDA Concerns
Kratom, a plant that is banned in some countries, is available in the United States and has some safety concerns, mostly related to its opioid-like effects.
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Wound Care Review
Traumatic lacerations are a common ED presentation. Although managing most ED lacerations is routine, some cases are complex, requiring physician judgment for effective treatment. This review will discuss the principles of laceration management, incorporating recent research in wound care.
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Infectious Disease Alert Updates
Providers Facilitate Transmission of Resistant Organisms; The Time Is Now — Stop CRKP
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Root Causes of Hepatitis A Outbreak in California
During 2017, a large outbreak of hepatitis A was identified in California. The majority of patients were homeless. Addressing the problem of homelessness should be a priority for our country.