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Being shocked by a Taser stun gun can cause short-term cognitive impairment similar to dementia

Tasering Found to Cause Short-Term Cognitive Impairment

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Study raises questions about comprehension of Miranda rights within an hour of being tased
For older men

Admission to VA or Non-VA Hospitals Impacts Outcome

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Lower 30-day mortality for AMI, heart failure, but not pneumonia, with admission to VA hospitals
Use of certain behavioral interventions can reduce the rates of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing during ambulatory visits for acute respiratory tract infections

Behavioral Interventions Can Cut Inappropriate Antibiotic Use

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Significant reductions in rate of inappropriate Rx with accountable justification, peer comparison
A case of central retinal vein occlusion two days after phendimetrazine use has been documented and published online Feb. 4 in JAMA Ophthalmology.

Central Retinal Vein Occlusion ID’d After Phendimetrazine Use

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Case describes CRVO in patient two days after taking phendimetrazine for weight loss
Medical liability reforms are likely to be advanced and challenged in 2016

AMA Highlights Issues Relating to Medical Liability Reform

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New ideas likely to be implemented in 2016 to address existing, developing issues in medical liability
The risk of suicide is increased after concussion

Three-Fold Increased Suicide Risk After Concussion

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Increased long-term risk of suicide, particularly after concussions on weekends
Physicians recently met in Seattle to discuss the difficulties and benefits associated with electronic health records in a third town hall meeting on the subject

Doctors Offer Suggestions for Electronic Health Records

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Suggestions offered on how to make EHRs more functional in practice, and reduce regulatory burden
Simplification

Patient-Centered System Recommended for Medical Billing

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Simplification, consolidation, and real-time cost information could improve medical billing system
Video games can play a role in medical education

Video Games Offer Educational Methods for Med Students

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Medical students can test their skills and have the freedom to fail and learn from mistakes as gamers
Physicians should take a more active stand against tackle football

Physicians Should Actively Address Tackling in Football

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Recommendations that prioritize children's health should extend beyond supervision