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Based on findings from a systematic review of the literature

Review: Need to Strengthen Natural Experiments in Obesity

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Position paper offers guidance for strengthening methods for assessing natural experiments
There is a high risk of postoperative mortality among patients undergoing lower-limb amputation

High Risk of Death After Major Diabetes-Related Amputations

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Risk of postoperative death varies by demographic subgroup
A new clinic satisfaction tool improves communication and provides real-time feedback

New Clinic Satisfaction Tool Provides Real-Time Feedback

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Also improves communication and satisfaction between physicians and patients
Evidence relating to the pros and cons of electronic cigarettes as helpful smoking cessation tools is presented and discussed in a head to head article published online April 25 in The BMJ.

Pros and Cons for E-Cigarettes As Aid to Smoking Cessation

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Researchers present evidence supporting their use, and discuss the limits and hazards of use
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and local agencies are holding the 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day across the country this Saturday

Saturday Is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

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Unused medications can be dropped off at local collection sites between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
There does not appear to be a clinically meaningful association between baseline or prospective hemoglobin A1c and wound healing in patients with diabetic foot ulcers

Hemoglobin A1c Levels Not Tied to Wound Outcomes

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Findings among long-term study of patients with diabetic foot ulcers
From 1990 to 2014 there was a decrease in race-based disparities in years of life lost in the United States

Improvement in Race-Based Disparities in Years of Life Lost

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Decline in race-based disparities in years of life lost seen in the United States from 1990 to 2014
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Aortic Stiffness, Concentric LV Remodeling Linked in T2DM

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Aortic distensibility independently linked to concentric left ventricular remodeling
A substantial proportion of men report experiencing weight stigma

About 40 Percent of Men Report Experiencing Weight Stigma

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Experience of weight stigma associated with increased odds of underweight or obesity
U.S. hospitals will have to post their standard prices online and make it easier for patients to access their electronic medical records

Medicare Requiring Hospitals to Post Prices Online

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Medicare would base part of a hospital's payments on how easy it is for patients to access medical records