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About one-quarter of Achilles tendon ruptures are missed during doctors' initial examinations

Doctors Can Often Miss Achilles Tendon Diagnosis

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One in four ruptures missed during initial exam, but most patients still do well
Patients who shared a financial incentive with their doctor to lower their levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol achieved a statistically significant reduction after a year of treatment. These findings were published in the Nov. 10 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association

AHA: ‘Cash for Lower Cholesterol’ Program May Work

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Cooperation is key to program's success, but benefits are modest
More home-cooked meals may equal lower risk of type 2 diabetes

AHA: Home Cooking Linked to Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

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Researchers also found association with fewer sugar-sweetened beverages, lower weight
Just one energy drink can cause potentially harmful spikes in both stress hormone levels and blood pressure in young

AHA: One Energy Drink Ups Blood Pressure, Norepinephrine Levels

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Physicians may need to ask young adults about energy drink intake in emergency settings
Diet may influence risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis

ACR: Studies Explore Link Between Diet and RA

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Healthy eating might help prevent the disease, researchers say
Expanding protocols for rooming and discharge can allow physicians to free up an hour or more of time per day

Expanding Rooming, Discharge Office Protocols Can Save Time

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Delegating rooming, discharge tasks to clinical support staff can save physicians ≥1 hour/day
New research suggests that many Americans are suffering silent myocardial infarctions. The study appears in the Nov. 10 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association

AHA: Many Americans Experiencing Unrecognized MIs

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Evidence of myocardial scarring often appearing on scans, even if no attack was reported
For most patients with an implantable cardiac defibrillator

AHA: Many Patients Worried About Sex Post ICD Implantation

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Both patient and partner need better counseling before leaving the hospital, researcher says
Acute kidney injury associated with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is prevalent in HIV-infected patients

ASN: Tenofovir-Linked Acute Kidney Injury Prevalent in HIV

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Fewer than half of patients with TFD-linked AKI had renal function recovery after drug withdrawal
Lack of sleep may be a gateway to chronic kidney disease

ASN: Insufficient Sleep Might Increase Risk of Kidney Disease

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Five hours or less a night linked to reduced organ function in women