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Four Pros to Integrating EHR, Practice Management Software
Consolidating software allows practices to save time and money, make fewer mistakes, protect privacy
CDC: More Than 400 Sickened by McDonald’s Salads
Multistate outbreak of Cyclosporiasis linked to McDonald's Fresh Express Salad Mix
Bariatric Surgery Lowers Microvascular Disease Risk
Findings based on large study of patients with type 2 diabetes
Sedation Level Doesn’t Impact Delirium Risk After Hip Fx Repair
In subgroup analysis, heavier versus lighter sedation doubled risk of delirium in low comorbid states
Male Underwear Choice Affects Sperm Counts
Sperm quality, testicular function improved with choice of boxers versus briefs
Low-Energy Diet Induces Different Effects in Men, Women
Men had larger reductions in metabolic syndrome Z-score, C-peptide, fat mass, heart rate
AMA Adopts Policy on Augmented Intelligence
Will promote development of high-quality AI that is transparent, aims to address bias, safeguards privacy
Review Addresses Nutritional Hype for Popular Foods
Legumes, coffee, tea tied to cardiovascular benefits; added sugars, energy drinks linked to harmful effects
Cardiac Profiles Up With Exercise, Less Sitting in Early Old Age
Greater light, moderate-to-vigorous intensity activity tied to more favorable profile in adults age 60 to 64
Sexual Minorities Have Lower Health-Related Quality of Life
Sexual orientation-linked HRQL disparities not attenuated after controlling for job status, insurance
