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Non-O Blood Group Tied to Higher CAD, MI Risk
Findings based on meta-analysis involving 10 studies, nearly 175,000 people
EHR Vendors Not Adhering to Usability Certification Standards
Several widely used EHR products found not to adhere to ONC certification requirements
Accelerated MD Program Doesn’t Mar Academic Performance
Academic performance of students is comparable in accelerated program, conventional MD program
CDC: ER Visits for Medication Overdoses in Children Down
Four meds caused 91.2 percent of visits for over-the-counter liquid medication exposures
AAP Recommends Flu Vaccine for All Children, Health Care Workers
American Academy of Pediatrics calls for mandatory vaccination for health workers nationwide
Suggested Response Provided for In-Flight Medical Emergencies
Article offers tips for physicians providing emergency in-flight medical care
D.C. Needle-Exchange Program Curbed HIV Spread
Effort also saved $44 million in potential disease treatment costs over two years
CHADS2 Best Predictor of Postoperative Mortality Risk
The atrial fibrillation risk score also improves post-surgery stroke prediction
FDA Issues Warning Regarding Injectable Skin Lighteners
Injectable products may contain unknown substances or contaminants
Cardiovascular Risk Up After Knee, Hip Replacement
Odds highest in the month following the procedure
