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How a situation is framed and the language used to describe risks can influence patients' decision-making

Situation Framing, Language Can Influence Decision-Making

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Docs should provide risks of both having treatment and not having treatment to minimize loss aversion
Customers of an Albuquerque spa who received a "vampire facial" are being warned that they may have been exposed to HIV

Patrons of ‘Vampire Facial’ Spa May Have Been Exposed to HIV

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Inspection at the VIP Spa in Albuquerque detected practices that might spread HIV or hepatitis B and C
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Gains in Insurance Coverage Seen for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Adults

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However, in post-ACA era, lesbian, gay, bisexual adults still report trouble affording care
African-American patients are more likely to have prurigo nodularis

Prurigo Nodularis More Likely in African-Americans

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PN linked to chronic kidney disease, hepatitis C, congestive heart failure, HIV, psychiatric comorbidities
A six-step analysis can help redesign and improve the outpatient health care process

Six-Step Analysis Can Help Improve Practice Logistics

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Method showed unfavorable traits related to match between supply, demand, access at outpatient clinic
Medical residents can take steps to maintain their energy and alertness during long shifts

Residents Working Long Hours Can Increase Alertness

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Arriving rested, asking for relief, staying organized can help medical residents maintain their energy
The median data age in clinical trials in journals with a high impact factor is about three years at publication

Data Age in Clinical Trials Is About Three Years at Publication

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Trials funded by government were associated with significantly longer time to publication
Medicaid work requirements will only impact a small proportion of persons and may only generate minimal savings

Medicaid Work Requirements Don’t Impact Many Enrollees

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Further, cost savings achieved with their implementation would likely be minimal

National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Aug. 25-27

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The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Total Store Expo The Total Store Expo of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)...
Physicians and consumers agree on the benefits of virtual care

Docs, Consumers Agree on Benefits of Virtual Care

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But physician adoption of virtual care technologies is low; few plan to add video visit capability