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Many U.S. medical students use electronic health records to track the progress of their former patients and confirm the accuracy of their diagnoses

Medical Students Often Track Progress of Former Patients

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The practice is common and raises privacy issues, but overall is beneficial, researchers say
In 2014

Marijuana Poisonings in Toddlers on the Rise in Colorado

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Marijuana-laced candy, baked goods are attractive to children
The odds of surviving a stroke are slightly better for patients treated at hospitals with primary stroke centers

Primary Stroke Centers Have Slight Survival Edge

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Study finds small advantage, but only if patient gets there within 90 minutes
The American Red Cross says it has an urgent need for blood donations

American Red Cross Says Blood Donations Needed Urgently

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There's currently less than a five-day supply, group says
Among veterans

Meds Up Hospitalization for Dehydration, Heat-Linked Illness

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Commonly used meds linked to increased risk of hospitalization for dehydration, heat-related illness
Converting a single weekly meeting to a walking meeting can help raise work-related physical activity levels of white-collar workers

‘Walking Meetings’ Feasible Strategy for Employee Wellness

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Walking meetings increase on-the-job activity levels for white-collar workers
Delirium is fairly common

Delirium Often Seen in Cancer Patients in the ER

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Delirium is relatively frequent and is underdiagnosed by physicians, researchers say
The use of airbags

Airbags, Seat Belts Cut Likelihood of Facial Fractures

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Findings among patients presenting to U.S trauma centers after motor vehicle collisions
Florida health officials say they're investigating a second possible case of locally transmitted Zika infection.

Another Non-Travel Related Case of Zika in Florida

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If confirmed, cases would be first instances of Zika infection in continental United States
Doctors aren't using one of the most effective weapons at their disposal in battling addiction to prescription opioids -- buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone)

Buprenorphine-Naloxone Use in Medicare Patients Low

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Prescribers represent less than 2 percent of the 381,575 prescribers with 56.5 million opioid claims