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In a study of vulnerable elderly population at risk for disability, a structured, moderate-intensity physical activity program compared with a health education program significantly reduced major mobility disability.
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Severe obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a 30% increase in risk of incident diabetes, controlling for multiple relevant confounders.
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The FDA has approved the first free fatty acid form of omega-3. Previous formulations have been ethyl esters of omega-3-acids. The omega-3-carboxylic acid is a fish oil-derived mixture of 50-60% eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and 15-25% docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) along with other potentially active omega-3 fatty acids. It is marketed by AstraZeneca as Epanova.
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Pain and Fall Risk Assessment in Cognitively Impaired Nursing Home Residents; PSA Screening: Maybe You Saw the Movie NeverEnding Story?; Screening for Lung Cancer in Asbestos Workers
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Interpret the ECG in the Figure obtained from a patient with new-onset chest pain. Localize the area(s) of acute infarction. Which coronary artery is likely to be acutely occluded?
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When Childrens Medical Center in Dallas, TX, decided to place specially trained pharmacists on site in the ED around the clock, medication errors went from 8% to less than 1%.
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Even though research suggests that codeine should generally not be given to children, plenty of emergency providers are still prescribing the drug to pediatric patients, according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics.
