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A considerable number of randomized controlled trials of probiotics

Harms Reporting Limited in Trials of Prebiotics, Probiotics, Synbiotics

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No harms-related data reported for 28 percent of trials; safety results not reported for 37 percent
There have been 12 reported cases of people in the United States becoming sick after eating fresh crab meat from Venezuela

FDA: Illnesses Tied to Fresh Crab Meat Imported From Venezuela

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Illnesses appear to be caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria
Health officials say they found Escherichia coli in water at a ziplining facility in Tennessee that has been linked to an outbreak affecting at least 500 people.

E. Coli Found in Water at Tennessee Ziplining Facility

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One visitor to the CLIMB Works Zipline Canopy Tour in Gatlinburg tested positive for norovirus and E. coli
Overlooking women in medicine can have far-reaching consequences

Gender Bias in Medicine Has Far-Reaching Consequences

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Exclusion of women from upper echelons of medicine may have real implications for patient care
Virtual assistant programs like Google Assistant

Virtual Assistants Not HIPAA Compliant

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Lawyer recommends physicians should not bring Siri and Alexa to the office
A peer-based education program can improve the efficiency of electronic health record use

Peer-Led Education Helps Physicians Save Time With EHRs

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Peer-based education program, based on training implemented in SCPMG, can improve efficiency
A patient experience officer is an increasingly important new role in physician practices

Patient Experience Officers Can Play Key Role in Medical Offices

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Officers ensure patients have a positive experience before, during, and after office visit
The American Medical Association House of Delegates has adopted policy to increase the number of people who obtain coverage through the Affordable Care Act by making marketplace plans more affordable.

AMA Aims to Boost Affordability of ACA Marketplace Plans

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Association addresses need for outreach to increase the number of people insured
From 2001 to 2015 there was a decrease in the percentage of health care professionals who are self-employed and a decrease in the earning gap between self-employed and employed health care professionals

2001 to 2015 Saw Decline in Self-Employment in Health Care

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Gap in earnings between self-employed and employed health care professionals also decreased
Universal screening is the most effective strategy for hepatitis C virus in France

Universal Screening Best Strategy for Hepatitis C in France

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Universal screening is cost-effective when treatment is initiated regardless of fibrosis stage