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There's been a sharp rise in the number of industry-funded clinical trials and a significant decline in those financed by the U.S. government in recent years

Industry Outpacing NIH in Funding Research

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Analysis finds studies paid for by private sector increasing, while U.S.-sponsored trials decline
Implementation of a new model of care can improve outcomes of care in medical and surgical units

New Model of Inpatient Care Can Improve Outcomes

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Model aims to up interprofessional collaboration, data-driven decisions, provide leadership
Diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus early in pregnancy remains associated with poorer pregnancy outcomes

Early Gestational Diabetes Tied to Poor Outcomes

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Outcomes with diagnosis <12 weeks similar to those with pre-existing diabetes
Children who develop certain signs of puberty at an early age are commonly referred to specialists for an evaluation

Early Sexual Maturation Doesn’t Always Signal Onset of Puberty

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Report serves as guide to discerning need for referral versus observation
Seven behaviors should be implemented to improve the art of medicine

Seven Behaviors Suggested to Improve ‘Art of Medicine’

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Seven behaviors promote more consistent practice of interpersonal aspects of medicine
Many Americans with type 2 diabetes may be getting unnecessary tests -- and

Excessive Testing May Be Compromising T2DM Care

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In U.S. cohort, more than 60 percent received too many HbA1c tests
Taking warfarin at the same time as glipizide or glimepiride may increase the risk of hospitalization

Warfarin + Sulfonylureas May Increase Risk of Hospitalization

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Risk found especially high for men aged 65 to 74
More than one in four doctors-in-training may be depressed

Depression Not Uncommon Among Resident Physicians

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Grueling medical training may help explain finding
Despite an increase in the number of U.S. medical school graduates

Percentage of Graduates Entering GME Stable Over Past Decade

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Despite increase in number of U.S. medical school graduates, no change in GME placement
The expansion of insurance coverage and increases in retail prescription drug spending contributed to an increase in total national health care expenditures in 2014

U.S. Health Care Spending Increased in 2014

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Increase in 2014 followed five consecutive years of historically low health care spending