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Implementation of an electronic system for provision of specialty care was rapidly adopted in Los Angeles

Los Angeles eConsult Program Can Reduce Wait Times

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eConsult program rapidly adopted; used by more than 3,000 primary care providers by 2015
Use of computerized clinical decision support systems among surgical patients is associated with an increase in the rate of appropriate ordering of venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis and a decrease in the risk of VTE events

Clinical Decision Support System Use Tied to Fewer VTE Events

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Increase in rate of appropriate ordering for VTE prophylaxis; reduction in risk of VTE events
More than half of older American women with early breast cancer may get more radiation treatment than needed

Significant Cost Savings for Evidence-Based Radiation Tx

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Shorter course less expensive, equally effective in certain patients, researchers say
Women seem to be underrepresented among academic grand rounds speakers

Women Underrepresented Among Grand Rounds Speakers

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Women presented a median of 28.3 percent of the total sessions
Overweight young adults may have a significantly increased risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma and gastric cardia adenocarcinoma if they become obese later in life

Esophageal Cancer Risk Rises Alongside Weight

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Research also shows association with increased odds for gastric cardia adenocarcinoma
Support for the health law is increasing

Support for Health Law Up to 48 Percent in February

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Kaiser Family Foundation poll: two-thirds of Americans feel Medicaid should continue as is today
For breast cancer survivors (BCSs) with sexual dysfunction

Internet CBT Ups Sexual Function in Breast Cancer Survivors

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Increases in sexual desire, sexual arousal, vaginal lubrication; fewer menopause symptoms
Medicare patients treated by higher-spending physicians are just as likely to be re-admitted or die within 30 days of being admitted to the hospital as patients treated by doctors who order fewer or less-expensive tests and treatments

Higher Spending by Physicians Not Tied to Better Outcomes

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No difference in patient outcomes when physicians order more -- or more pricey -- tests, treatments
Female cancer patients report positive experiences with aromatherapy massage

Aromatherapy Massage Helpful for Female Cancer Patients

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Physical, psychological perceived benefits include overall comfort, relaxation, reduced pain
Warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia develops in some patients after babesiosis

Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia ID’d After Babesiosis

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WAHA developed in six patients at two to four weeks after babesiosis diagnosis; all six patients asplenic