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Many individuals are unaware of the exact nature of Zika virus transmission

Many Don’t Know Key Facts About Zika Virus Transmission

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Overall, 31 percent of respondents believe that Zika is transmitted through coughing and sneezing
Only half of suicidal patients in U.S. emergency departments are asked if they have access to guns

Few ER Doctors Ask Suicidal Patients About Firearm Access

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Finding points to missed chances to intervene before it's too late, researcher says
Standard Precautions should be used in all health care settings

Standard Precautions Advised in Labor & Delivery to Prevent Zika

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CDC recommends use of Standard Precautions in all health care settings to prevent Zika transmission
Women doctors can address the gender wage disparity by understanding the reasons why they earn less

How Can We Fix the Wage Gap Among Female Physicians?

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Women need to become better negotiators and lobby for transparency to reduce gender wage disparity
A slightly lower serum sodium concentration within the normal range is a major risk factor for mortality in elderly adults

Low-Normal Sodium Deemed Major Risk for Mortality in Elderly

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Sodium level corrected according to serum glucose concentration, a better measure
Continuing their push to combat the nation's epidemic of opioid abuse

FDA Wants Generic Opioids to Be Abuse-Deterrent

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One more step to combat the epidemic of opioid abuse
When doctors in the United States prescribe opioids for their patients

Many Doctors Prescribe Opioids for Longer Than CDC Advises

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While 99 percent exceed the recommended three-day dosage limit, a quarter write Rx for a full month
Esophageal rupture can occur in association with colonoscopy preparation

Esophageal Rupture Described After Drinking PEG Solution

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Case report describes 71-year-old man with severe epigastralgia and dyspnea after drinking PEG
A case of acquired syphilis leading to involvement of the bone marrow and liver is described in a report published online March 22 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Report of Bone Marrow/Liver Pathology Caused by Syphilis

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Case study describes 65-year-old patient with late-latent syphilis with normocytic anemia
Physicians can help to identify and assist trafficking victims

AMA Encouraging Physicians to ID, Assist Victims of Trafficking

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Physicians should be aware of warning signs such as bruises, cuts, scars; looking fearful or anxious