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Better Classification of Dry Eye Disease Will Aid Diagnosis, Tx
Wide variety of related causes and symptoms complicates the dry eye diagnosis
Sexual, Physical Abuse Up Odds of Injury for Female Athletes
Lifetime sexual and physical abuse linked to increased likelihood of sports injury among women
High-Touch Surfaces at Airports Often Covered in Pathogens
At least one respiratory virus detected in 10 percent of surface samples at major airport during flu season
Residents Working Long Hours Can Increase Alertness
Arriving rested, asking for relief, staying organized can help medical residents maintain their energy
Guideline-Discordant Prostate Cancer Imaging Up With Medicare
Patients in VA and Medicare group, VA-only group less likely to receive guideline-discordant imaging
CDC: Tobacco Product Use Varies by Race Among U.S. Teens
Highest use seen among Native Hawaiians, Indians, Alaskans; lowest among Asians
Six-Step Analysis Can Help Improve Practice Logistics
Method showed unfavorable traits related to match between supply, demand, access at outpatient clinic
Single, Fixed-Dose Combo Pills Improve Hypertension Outcomes
Findings show improved outcomes may be due to better medication adherence
Medicaid Benefits for Addiction Treatment Expanded After ACA
Decreases in states imposing annual service limits, requiring preauthorization for services
One in Five Pot Products Fails Potency, Purity Tests in California
Sometimes failure means a labeling change, but sometimes the product must be destroyed
