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There is a significant long-term risk of anastomotic ulceration after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Long-Term Risk of Anastomotic Ulceration After RYGB

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Significant correlation for history of tobacco use with AU development
Young adults who value gluten-free food usually do so as part of a healthier dietary pattern

Valuing Gluten-Free Food Tied to Better Dietary Intake

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But young adults who do so also more likely to engage in unhealthy weight control behaviors
More patients are paying for health care services with cash

More Cash-Pay Patients Means Docs Need Billing Strategies

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Trend is requiring providers to proactively develop comprehensive policies
In accordance with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

AAFP Still Recommends CRC Screening From Age 50 to 75

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Despite ACS change to start screening from age 45 years, AAFP agrees with USPSTF recommendation
A salmonella outbreak linked to melons and fruit salad mixes continues to expand

70 Sickened So Far in Salmonella-Tainted Melon Outbreak

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Illnesses reported in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee
Switching electronic health record systems can result in increased efficiency and productivity gains

Considerable Costs Associated With Switching EHR

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Costs include time needed for research and testing, maintenance and other fees, hardware updates
Recent-onset diabetes is associated with more than a two-fold greater increase in risk of pancreatic cancer than long-standing diabetes in African-Americans and Latinos

Recent-Onset Diabetes Tied to Increased Pancreatic Cancer Risk

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Latinos, African-Americans with recent-onset disease have higher risk than those with long-term disease
Conservative measures to control reflux have limited effect on signs of gastroesophageal reflux in preterm infants

Pharmacologic Tx Should Be Used Sparingly for Reflux in Preemies

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Poor evidence of efficacy and evidence of harm with pharmacologic agents for gastroesophageal reflux
The American Medical Association recently adopted a policy aimed at improving physician access to mental health care in response to physician depression

AMA Vows to Improve Access for Docs Seeking Mental Health Care

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New policy recommends state licensing boards to only inquire about current conditions
Higher circulating levels of vitamin D are tied to significantly lower colorectal cancer risk

Higher Vitamin D Levels Tied to Lower Risk of Colorectal Cancer

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In women, risk declines as levels increase up to 100 nmol/L, but association in men not significant