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Children with community-acquired pneumonia often receive diagnostic testing and antibiotic therapy despite publication of guidelines against their routine use in 2011

Diagnostic Testing, Antibiotics Overused in Pediatric CAP

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Chest radiography ordered in 43 percent, antibiotics prescribed in 73.9 percent of community-acquired pneumonia visits
Prescription opioid misuse is more common among binge drinkers

Prescription Opioid Use Up Among Binge Drinkers

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More than half of those who misused prescription opioids in 2012 to 2014 were binge drinkers
Health care has modest effects on extending life expectancy in the United States

Access to Health Care Has Little Impact on Longevity

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Social, behavioral factors account for greater portion of premature mortality than does health care
An intervention designed to address barriers to asthma self-management improves asthma outcomes among older adults

Targeting Barriers to Self-Care Benefits Seniors With Asthma

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Home- and clinic-based interventions better for improving asthma control, quality of life in seniors
Nonmedical use of alprazolam is a significant issue in the United Kingdom

Misuse of Alprazolam Common in the United Kingdom

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Survey shows nonmedical use of the antianxiety drug is most common among younger adults
Only one-third of Philadelphia pharmacies carry naloxone nasal spray and many pharmacies require a physician's prescription

Naloxone Available in One in Three Philadelphia Pharmacies

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In chain stores, naloxone was more likely to be in stock and to be available without a prescription
Physician misconduct is being underreported and most Americans do not know where to file a complaint

Survey Indicates Physician Misconduct Is Underreported

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Most Americans do not know that state medical board is best resource to contact in case of complaint
A rapidly cycling work roster is effective in reducing weekly work hours and the occurrence of >16 consecutive-hour shifts as well as improving sleep duration of resident physicians

Rapid Cycling Work Roster Improves Resident Sleep Practices

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In addition, decreases seen in weekly work hours and in the occurrence of >16 consecutive hour shifts
Consumption of dietary supplements

Dietary Supplements May Up Risk for Severe Medical Events

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Increased risk seen in association with supplements sold for muscle building, energy, weight loss
The electronic-AsthmaTracker app aids self-monitoring and improves asthma outcomes among pediatric patients and their parents

App Helps Pediatric Asthma Patients, Parents Self-Monitor

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With one year of use, improvements seen in asthma outcomes