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Doctors can be involved in developing new payment models for their practices

Physicians Can Get Involved in Developing Payment Models

New payment models relating to bone metastases, breast cancer developed by ASTRO
Suicide rates in the United States rose 24 percent between 1999 and 2014

CDC: Suicide Rate Up 24 Percent in the United States Since 1999

Rates climbed the most among middle-aged men and girls aged 10 to 14
Children who are allergic to cow's milk may have lower bone mineral density than those with other food allergies

Cow’s Milk Allergy in Childhood May Lead to Lower Bone Density

Low density found in 6 percent of those with allergy compared to 0 percent of childen without allergy
For patients with type 1 diabetes

Digital Assistant in Closed-Loop Control Mode Beneficial in T1DM

Overnight-only and 24/7 closed-loop control reduce hypoglycemia, increase time in range
Combined diffusion-weighted imaging and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) show a greater performance compared to conventional MRI alone for identification of non-palpable undescended testes

Diffusion-Weighted Imaging + MRI OK for Undescended Testes

Authors say diagnostic laparoscopy not needed for inguinal testes or nubbins
Teenagers with depression who refuse antidepressants may benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy

CBT Helps Teens With Depression Who Refuse Antidepressants

Cognitive behavioral therapy can help improve mood without drugs
Simulation can help pediatric residents prepare for global health electives

Simulation Helps Residents Prepare for Global Rotations

Simulation Use for Global Away Rotations helps pediatric residents address emotional, ethical issues
The 2016 Match was the largest ever recorded by the National Resident Matching Program

2016 Match Marks Record Highs for Registrants, Matching

Total of 30,750 positions available; overall match rate 96.2%, with 96.3% of first-year positions filled
Children with congenital infection

Severe Cerebral Damage ID’d on Imaging in Children With Zika

Findings seen in 23 children with congenital infection, presumably associated with Zika virus
A machine-learning platform that uses the entire shape of cerebral blood flow velocity waveforms acquired via transcranial Doppler imaging is more accurate for diagnosing concussion

AAN: Using Entire Shape of CBFV Waveform IDs Concussion

Machine-learning platform uses entire shape of cerebral blood flow velocity waveforms