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Effective strategies for managing physician burnout include mindfulness and stress-management training

Strategies Presented for Managing Physician Burnout

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Shorter workdays, stress-management training can help the more than half of U.S. physicians affected
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says it has mandated significant cuts in the production of Schedule II opiate and opioid medication.

DEA Planning to Cut Production of Opioid Medication

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There will be a reduction in amount of opioid controlled substances manufactured in 2017
In a new report

More Evidence of Zika Connection to Guillain-Barré Syndrome

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Virus detected in body fluids of Colombians with Guillain-Barré syndrome
The measles outbreak that occurred in an Amish community in 2014 illustrates the ongoing threat the infection presents -- and the importance of routine vaccination

CDC Reviews Measles Outbreak in Amish Community

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Nearly all who were infected had not been vaccinated, researchers say
Electronic-cigarette devices are randomly and unexpectedly exploding

Burns, Blast Injuries on the Rise From Exploding E-Cigarettes

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Users say they're unaware the lithium batteries are a potential fire hazard
While therapeutic hypothermia may help improve some outcomes

Hypothermia No Help When Cardiac Arrest Occurs in Hospital

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Researchers found this standard treatment may do more harm than good
Young adults in the United States are more likely to become addicted to prescription opioids than they were in years past

Opioid Use Disorder, Heroin Use Up Among Young Adults

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Study also finds abuse of opioids often precedes heroin use
Doctors are spending more than $32

Doctors Spending in Excess of $32,000 on Health IT

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Costs increased by 40 percent between 2009 and 2015 and are expected to continue increasing
A novel proactive multidisciplinary service model can identify falls

Novel Proactive Model Identifies Falls, Syncope, Dizziness

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Significant numbers of individuals ID'd with new diagnoses such as cognitive impairment, Parkinson's
A new resource has been developed to help physicians identify distressed colleagues and help them to access care

New AMA Module Helps Identify Physician Distress

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Module includes steps to ID doctors at risk, such as talking about risk factors, warning signs for suicide