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While health care providers are sympathetic to immigrant women's requests for female obstetricians

Physicians Resist Requests From Immigrants for Female Ob-Gyns

Findings based on physician interviews regarding immigrant women's requests
Internet resources can be helpful for educating patients and include myhealthfinder

AMA: Two Internet Tools Can Help Educate Patients

Tools provide personalized recommendations for preventive services and diabetes prevention info
An accurate diagnosis of endocrine hypertension allows clinicians to provide effective treatment

Accurate Diagnosis of Endocrine Hypertension Important

Accurate diagnosis allows clinicians to provide surgical cure, achieve optimal response to drugs
Cancer rates differ between African- and U.S.-born black Americans

Cancer Occurrence Differs Among African-Born, U.S.-Born Blacks

Research suggests differences in environmental, cultural, social, genetic factors
Women with newly-developed depression before a breast cancer diagnosis have a modestly

Mortality Up With Depression Just Before Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Newly-developed depression before diagnosis linked to higher risk of death in postmenopausal women
Weight -- both overweight and underweight -- may influence risk of migraine headaches

Overweight, Underweight Both Tied to Migraines

Obese people 27 percent more likely to have migraines; underweight 13 percent more likely
Certain surgery patients prescribed opioids for postoperative pain relief may face a higher risk for developing a persistent opioid addiction

Surgery Often the Starting Point for Opioid Addiction

Some patients may face higher risk of becoming dependent on opioids, researchers say
Individuals with risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke in middle age are more likely to have elevated levels of amyloid

Midlife Vascular Risk Factors Associated With Elevated Amyloid

One cardiovascular risk factor alone may up the likelihood of amyloid deposits by 88 percent
Women with overactive bladder syndrome treated with antimuscarinics have increased subsequent risk of depressive disorder

Depressive Disorders Up With Antimuscarinics for OAB

Increased risk for women with overactive bladder syndrome receiving antimuscarinics
Physicians spend roughly as many hours on computer work as they do meeting with patients

Physicians Are Spending Half Their Time on Computer Tasks

Researchers estimate physicians devote 3.08 hours a day to face-to-face office visits