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Allergic rhinitis affects 10%-20% of the population, and it greatly affects quality of life.
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The conclusion of this systematic review, that spinal manipulation is of no benefit to patients with asthma, is acceptable when considered within its narrow framework. It is, however, irreparably hampered by the limited nature of the existing data, and an all too apparent bias.
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Taking data from a large cohort being followed prospectively, the authors of this trial found that a dietary pattern disturbingly similar to our "Western-style" way of eating is significantly associated with a greater risk for self-reported depression at 5 years of follow-up when compared to an eating pattern that more closely mimics the Mediterranean- or Asian-style diet.
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Prevention of diabetes: The long-term outlook; Does it matter how we lower LDL?; Identifying risk factors for falls in seniors; Resistance vs aerobic exercise and COPD; Breast cancer outcomes and soy intake; Oxygen therapy for cluster headache
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The string of wrong-site errors at Rhode Island hospital may be attention-getting, but the hospital is not the only one experiencing this never event. An identification error led to a pregnant woman undergoing a CT scan intended for another patient at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, AZ, which is now prompting litigation.
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Lean management is a big trend in the business world these days, including the health care arena, but risk managers may assume that the "lean" is all about budget cutting and belt tightening. Not at all, say the experts in this strategy and the health care providers who are using it.
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News: A man with a history of suicidal ideation was involuntarily admitted to the hospital. The next day, the man was transferred to an acute care psychiatric facility and placed on 15-minute observation status by the on-call physician.
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With so much focus on health care these days reform, malpractice, and never events on everyone's mind risk managers are uniquely situated to influence the debate and display their value to employers.
