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Few Published Programs Address Medical Trainee Mistreatment
Most common format of program is combination of lectures, workshops, and seminars
Spontaneous Pharynx Perforation After Forceful or Stifled Sneeze
Case report: 34-year-old describes popping sensation and swelling in neck after trying to halt a sneeze
Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio Predicts Mortality in CAP
NLR predicts 30-day mortality for elderly adults admitted with community-acquired pneumonia
History of Prior Cancer Common in Newly Diagnosed Patients
More than 18 percent of new cancer cases had a prior cancer, usually at a different site
Higher Inpatient Spending Tied to Better Outcomes
While downstream spending at skilled nursing facilities found to be strong predictor of mortality
FDA Approves Entresto for Heart Failure
Medication helps reduce the rate of cardiovascular death, hospitalization
Maternal Pertussis Vaccination Reduces Risk for Newborns
Benefit is dramatic for newborns who are too young to be vaccinated, researchers say
2012 Office Visits 57% Higher for Women than Men, Ages 1864
Visit rate also higher for adults aged 65 years and older
Post-Hurricane Deaths in Puerto Rico Underestimated
New estimate puts hurricane-related deaths at 4,645; many attributed to delayed, interrupted health care
Too Little, Too Much Sleep Can Impair Insulin Sensitivity in Men
However, similar association not found in women
