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Possible Escherichia coli contamination has triggered the recall of ground beef products made from chuck that were sold at Publix Super Markets in Florida.

Ground Chuck Products Recalled by Publix Super Markets

Recall due to possible E. coli O26 contamination, USDA officials say
For older patients with stage I squamous cell carcinoma of the anus

Radn Tx Alone May Be Adequate for Stage I Anal Cancer in Elderly

After propensity-score adjustment, no significant difference in overall survival versus chemoradiation
There was no meaningful increase in physician compensation in 2017

No Meaningful Increase in Physician Compensation Last Year

Average change in median compensation 1.2 percent in 2017 for all medical specialties
Affordable Care Act Marketplace premiums increase more in areas with monopolist insurers

Marketplace Premiums Increase More With Monopolist Insurers

Marketplace premiums 50 percent higher in rating areas with monopolist insurer versus >2 insurers
Artificial intelligence in health care offers opportunities for early detection and triage

Artificial Intelligence Holds Promise in Medicine

It offers opportunities -- and associated challenges -- for early detection, triage, diagnostics
The demise of the National Guideline Clearinghouse in July 2018 is likely to impact evidence-based health care around the world

Experts Address Loss of the National Guideline Clearinghouse

Demise of NGC in July 2018 is likely to impact evidence-based health care around the world
Globally

Alcohol Is Leading Risk Factor for Global Disease Burden

Alcohol accounted for 2.2 and 6.8 percent of age-standardized female and male deaths in 2016
Medical practice staff can effectively handle negative online reviews by staying calm and positive

Medical Practices Should Address Negative Online Reviews

Staff can learn from negative reviews by acknowledging patterns and seeking solutions
Few participants in clinical trials have strong concerns about the risks of data sharing

Most Research Participants Not Concerned About Data Sharing

93 percent very or somewhat likely to allow their data to be shared with university scientists
Computer-aided colonoscopy can reliably diagnose small polyps that do not need to be removed

Computer-Aided Colonoscopy Reliably Identifies Small Polyps

Diagnosing, but leaving these polyps can save time and, likely, costs