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The American College of Physicians has developed recommendations in order to address the escalating cost of prescription drugs

ACP Addresses Skyrocketing Costs of Prescription Medications

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ACP recommends transparency in relation to pricing, costs, and comparative value
The elements of a team-based care model are described in a report published by the American Medical Association.

AMA Addresses Elements of Team-Based Care Model

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New module from STEPS Forward collection describes how to bring these elements together
Antipsychotic medications do not appear to be effective for preventing or treating delirium in adult medical or surgical inpatients

Antipsychotics Not Effective for Delirium in Hospitalized Patients

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No significant effect found for preventing or treating delirium during hospitalization
In a letter to the editor published in the March issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Delayed Diagnosis of Acromegaly Reported in Elderly Woman

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Presence of pituitary tumor on magnetic resonance imaging confirmed diagnostic hypothesis
Adherence to a Mediterranean diet is associated with reduced risk of hip fracture

Adherence to Mediterranean Diet May Cut Hip Fracture Risk

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Women in highest quintile of aMED index have significantly lower risk for hip, not total, fractures
Women doctors can address the gender wage disparity by understanding the reasons why they earn less

How Can We Fix the Wage Gap Among Female Physicians?

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Women need to become better negotiators and lobby for transparency to reduce gender wage disparity
Morning home blood pressure is a robust predictor of stroke and coronary artery disease events

Morning Home Blood Pressure Predicts Stroke, CAD Events

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Prediction of CAD events more robust with home versus clinic systolic blood pressure
Structured physical activity does not improve respiratory outcomes in elderly adults with mobility limitations

Exercise May Not Benefit Lungs of Seniors With Mobility Issues

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Physical activity tied to higher likelihood of respiratory hospitalization
A slightly lower serum sodium concentration within the normal range is a major risk factor for mortality in elderly adults

Low-Normal Sodium Deemed Major Risk for Mortality in Elderly

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Sodium level corrected according to serum glucose concentration, a better measure
Timely mealtime assistance and patient positioning during the meal are tied to meal intake among hospital patients

Patient Position, Timely Help Improve Inpatient Meal Intake

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40 percent of inpatients eat less than half of their meals in the hospital