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Looking at a family medicine practice with fresh eyes can help address unsightly issues that patients notice

Article Offers Ways to Address Overlooked Details in Practice

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Positive impression can be created in waiting room, front desk, hallway, examination room
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has referred to Zika virus as causing microcephaly and other birth defects

ACOG Responds to CDC Update on Zika Causing Microcephaly

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Recommendations on prevention and avoiding Zika remain in place after CDC update on Zika
Low-cost generic antiviral drugs are as effective and safe as more expensive brand-name drugs in treating people with hepatitis C

Generic Antivirals Equally Effective to Brand Rx in Hep C

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Inexpensive antivirals could be a game-changer in many countries, researchers say
New research suggests an increasing risk for hip and vertebral fracture in the 10 years after knee replacement. The findings were scheduled for presentation at the annual meeting of the International Osteoporosis Foundation

Hip, Vertebral Fracture Risk May Jump Post Knee Replacement

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Swedish study found that people with new knees had slight increase in spinal fractures, too
For patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Discordance for Radiologic, Goniometric Measures in RA

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Discordance in measures of digital ulnar angulation at the metacarpophalangeal joints
Genetically determined vitamin K1 is associated with coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction

Genetic Vitamin K1 Levels Linked to Heart Disease

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Vitamin K1 single nucleotide polymorphisms positively linked to CAD/MI
Most Danish obstetricians and midwives report having been involved in a traumatic childbirth

Doctors, Midwives Struggle With Guilt After Traumatic Childbirth

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Overall, 36% to 49% of respondents report feelings of guilt; half prompted to think about meaning of life
Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy and infancy may reduce aeroallergen sensitization in children

Vitamin D Supplementation Cuts Aeroallergen Sensitization

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Supplementation in pregnancy and infancy linked to reduced sensitization at 18 months
Testosterone undecanoate reduces anemia in patients with subnormal testosterone levels

Testosterone Undecanoate Cuts Anemia in Hypogonadal Men

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Decreased prevalence of anemia and components of metabolic syndrome after 54 weeks of tx
For patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation undergoing pulmonary vein isolation

Single 3-Minute Freeze Beneficial in Paroxysmal A-Fib

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CB-Adv ablation effective for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation; equal efficacy for 3, 4-minute approaches