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Critical care health care professionals have one of the highest rates of burnout syndrome (BOS)

Burnout Syndrome Common in Critical Care Professionals

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Burnout prevention, intervention needed to avoid negative impact on quality of care
For patients with hypopharyngeal or laryngeal carcinoma

Possible Benefit for Addition of Cetuximab to RT in Laryngeal CA

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Nonsignificant increase in laryngeal preservation, laryngectomy-free survival with cetuximab plus RT
International Classification of Diseases

ICD-9 Codes Not Accurate Enough for Ocular Disease

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Positive predictive value of 61 percent for uveitis; 11 codes had PPVs exceeding 80 percent
For patients with diabetes

Depression Linked to CKD in Patients With Diabetes

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Depression associated with increased risk of incident CKD, all-cause mortality
One week of bed rest is associated with a substantial reduction in skeletal muscle mass and decreased whole-body insulin sensitivity

One Week of Bed Rest Lowers Muscle Mass, Insulin Sensitivity

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No alterations in skeletal muscle lipid content or saturation level, markers of oxidative stress
A considerable proportion of older patients are not up-to-date with colorectal cancer screening and do not receive timely follow-up of abnormal fecal blood tests

Follow-Up of Colorectal CA Screens Lacking in Older Patients

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Likelihood of being up-to-date, receiving timely follow-up lower for patients aged 76 years and older
Xiidra (lifitegrast) eye drops have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat symptoms of dry eye disease.

FDA Approves Xiidra Eye Drops to Treat Dry Eye Disease

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First approved lymphocyte function-associated antigen agonist
Electronic stimulation of the vagus nerve may help ease symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis

Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Ease RA Symptoms

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Treatment appears to work for patients who aren't responding to drugs
Staying adequately hydrated may be associated with a lower risk of obesity

Inadequate Hydration Linked to Higher Odds of Obesity

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Well-hydrated adults tend to weigh less, researchers find
A combination of gene therapy and visual stimulation prompts partial regrowth of the optic nerves

Gene Therapy, Visual Stimulation Aids Vision Restoration

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Combo of gene therapy, visual stimulation helped part of crushed optic nerve grow back into the brain