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Patients Care About the Clothes Doctors Wear
New findings show that attire influenced satisfaction with clinical care
Ten Questions Screen Helps ID Disability in HIV+ Children
Study shows it effectively IDs neurodevelopmental problems in resource-poor areas
Both High and Low Uric Acid Levels Tied to Higher Mortality
Association showed increased risk of all-cause, cardiovascular, and cancer death
Variations in Practice Patterns Seen in Patients Treated for COPD
Differences in use of steroids, antibiotics noted between teaching and non-teaching hospital staff
Characteristics of Severe Hypoglycemia Identified in T2DM
Increased odds of severe hypoglycemia with history of non-severe hypoglycemia, HbA1c <6 percent
Same-Day Appointment System Implemented in Health Network
Lessons learned include importance of matching the changing needs of patients, honoring the patient
Liver Disease-Related Deaths Up Sharply From 1999 to 2016
Adults aged 25 to 34 show greatest relative increase in mortality, driven by alcoholic cirrhosis
Atopic Dermatitis Places Heavy Burden on Patients
Overall and mental health, life satisfaction all impacted, especially for moderate, severe disease
Risk of CRC, Non-CRC Death Up With Positive Fecal Hb Test
Positive gFOBT result linked to increased risk of death from circulatory, respiratory, other diseases
Mobility Plan Can Neutralize the Harms of Bedrest in the Hospital
Having mobility plan in the hospital can prevent functional decline associated with lack of mobility
