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The use of social media channels and associated benefits for physicians are highlighted in a recent article published by the American Academy of Family Physicians. And guidelines are provided for physicians wishing to become active in social media.

AAFP Recommends Doctors Explore Use of Social Media

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Guidelines provided for physicians wishing to become more active in social media
For one physician

Music Can Help Doctors Develop Relationships With Patients

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Cardiologist describes how showing her vulnerability through music has made her a better doctor
Breastfeeding for two months or more may reduce the odds of developing type 2 diabetes for mothers who had already experienced gestational diabetes in the past; and the longer a woman breastfeeds

Breastfeeding May Reduce Risk of T2DM for Women With GDM

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Findings for women with previously diagnosed gestational diabetes
Obese children may have difficulty resisting food because of how their brain is wired

RSNA: Brain Response to Food Odors Different in Obese Children

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Food smells elicit stronger reactions in heavier children, small study finds
Physicians should prescribe generic medications whenever possible

ACP: Physicians Should Prescribe Generic Meds If Possible

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Brand name medications not superior to molecularly identical generic medications
The inclusion of walnuts in an ad libitum diet for six months is associated with improved diet quality

Six Months of Walnut Consumption Ups Dietary Quality

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Significant benefits for walnut intake, even in the absence of dietary counseling to adjust calorie intake
Young people exposed to maternal diabetes during pregnancy have poorer glycemic control and β-cell function

Exposure to Maternal Diabetes Impacts Youth Glycemic Control

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Exposure to maternal diabetes in pregnancy linked to poorer glycemic control and β-cell function
People have very different glycemic responses to the same food -- with some showing large blood glucose spikes even after eating supposedly healthy choices. Researchers said the findings

Individual Glycemic Responses to Foods Found to Differ Greatly

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Researchers say 'one-size-fits-all' diet doesn't exist
For individuals with diabetes

Comorbid Stress, Depressive Symptoms Common in Diabetes

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Increased risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes with elevated stress and/or depressive symptoms
Unexplained persistent hyperandrogenic anovulation can be used to diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents

Review Addresses Diagnosis of PCOS in Adolescents

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Hyperandrogenemic anovulation for ≥2 years distinguishes PCOS from physiologic anovulation