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Prefrail/frail seniors at risk of malnutrition have poor health outcomes and increased mortality

Poor Outcomes for Prefrail/Frail at Risk of Malnutrition

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Prevalence of ADL disability, poor QOL highest for prefrail/frail seniors at risk of malnutrition
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Intermittent Energy Restriction Effectively Cuts HbA1c in T2DM

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Intermittent energy restriction equivalent to continuous energy restriction for reducing HbA1c
Medical institutions and organizations need to ensure there are proactive interventions to transform the workplace in order to address sexual harassment and discrimination

Medical Organizations Must Address Sexual Harassment

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Proactive approach needed; should include interactive programs to get people talking
Monthly high-dose vitamin D supplementation may not prevent the risk of cancer among adults aged 50 to 84 years

Monthly Vitamin D Supplement May Not Cut Cancer Risk

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High-dose monthly supplementation doesn't reduce risk of cancer among middle-aged and older adults
Walmart's Generic Drug Discount Program

Walmart Generic Drug Discounts Often Offer More Patient Savings

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Walmart drug program offers savings over Medicare program for generic cardiovascular medications
For patients hospitalized with decompensated heart failure

Portable Sleep Monitoring Accurate in Heart Failure Patients

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Respiratory polygraphy can accurately diagnose sleep apnea in patients hospitalized with heart failure
There has been a substantial increase in the percentage of patients with high cholesterol over age 60 years taking lipid-lowering medications from 2005 to 2016

CDC: More People With High Cholesterol Taking Medications

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Findings only among men and women over 60 years, not younger patients with high cholesterol
Embezzlement occurs frequently in medical practices and steps should be taken to prevent it

Embezzlement Not Uncommon in Medical Practices

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Employees should undergo detailed background checks; practices should have zero-tolerance for theft
Coverage rates and access to care are significantly higher in states with Medicaid expansion

Increased Coverage in States With Medicaid Expansion

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Most low-income non-elderly adults in non-expansion state of Kansas support expanding Medicaid
Patients do in fact care what doctors wear

Patients Care About the Clothes Doctors Wear

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New findings show that attire influenced satisfaction with clinical care