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Radiologists and technologists have better knowledge about the risks associated with medical imaging examinations than referring physicians

Knowledge of CT Risks Varies Among Health Care Providers

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Radiologists and technologists generally show better knowledge than referring physicians
Add water polo to the list of sports where concussions are common

Concussions Found to Be Common in Water Polo

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Average was just over two per person; researchers found they were more common among females
For older adults

Unsatisfactory Chewing, Poor Diet Up Hospital Stay in Elderly

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Seniors with unsatisfactory chewing ability, poor diet use fewer annual preventive care, dental services
Physicians using electronic practice tools report higher rates of burnout and increased frustration with the amount of computerized paperwork

Electronic Record Demands Are Overwhelming Many Physicians

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Survey found those who have to use EHRs/CPOEs report more burnout, job dissatisfaction
Pharmacy programs to reduce opioid abuse are effective but underused

Pharmacy Programs to ID Opioid Abuse Effective, but Underused

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Monitoring program in Maine was only used by 56 percent of pharmacists
About one-third of sudden deaths are caused by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Genetic Heart Condition Common Cause of Sudden Death in Sports

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Majority of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy cases seen in young, male, minority athletes
Few young males receive HIV testing during visits to physicians' offices

Few Young Males Receive HIV Testing at Physician Office Visits

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HIV test performed at 1.0 percent of visits made by young males; higher rates for blacks, Hispanics
Guidelines have been updated for monitoring and management of pediatric patients before

Guidance Updated for Sedation of Pediatric Patients

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Safe sedation needs a systematic approach, including medical supervision, pre-sedation assessment
Patients on long-term opioid therapy who receive prescriptions for naloxone are less likely to return for emergency care related to opioid use

Coprescribing Naloxone to Opioid Users Helps Reduce ER Visits

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Finding supports naloxone prescriptions for patients taking opioids for chronic pain
Patients dying in old age often receive unnecessary end-of-life medical treatments in hospitals

Too Many Elderly, Terminal Patients Getting Unnecessary Tx

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Doctors, caregivers must be able to better recognize when death is imminent and unavoidable