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World Trade Center-related post-traumatic stress disorder is a risk factor for myocardial infarction and stroke among workers involved in cleaning up the debris

WTC-Related PTSD May Up Risk for Stroke, MI in Clean-Up Crew

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Similar magnitude of risk in men and women, independent of depression
A same-day appointment system can feasibly be introduced

Same-Day Appointment System Implemented in Health Network

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Lessons learned include importance of matching the changing needs of patients, honoring the patient
Stroke rates are lower at 30 days and five years after percutaneous coronary intervention than after coronary artery bypass grafting

Five-Year Stroke Rates Lower After PCI Versus CABG

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Reduced risk of stroke in the 30-day post-procedural period, but similar risk from 31 days to five years
Individuals with a positive fecal hemoglobin test result have an increased risk of dying from colorectal cancer (CRC) and non-CRC causes

Risk of CRC, Non-CRC Death Up With Positive Fecal Hb Test

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Positive gFOBT result linked to increased risk of death from circulatory, respiratory, other diseases
The risk of cochlear disorders

Risk of Cochlear Disorders Up With History of Migraine

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Significantly increased risk of tinnitus in migraine cohort versus matched non-migraine cohort
Several strategies can be implemented to help address management of staff time off

Seven Strategies Can Help Practices Manage Staff Time Off

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Strategies, including a paid time off bank, allow staff some flexibility while maintaining a business
An approach to shared decision-making that stratifies risk might be most appropriate for preventing Zika infection

Shared Decision-Making Approach to Zika Best for Travelers

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Helping travelers to weigh risks versus importance of travel might be most effective prevention method
In a recent statement

FDA Establishes New Task Force on Drug Shortages

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Task force charged with advancing long-term solutions to prevent shortages
The American Medical Association has committed to working to integrate precision medicine into alternative payment models

Alternative Payment Models Should Include Precision Medicine

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APMs should be encouraged to integrate precision medicine approaches, personalize patient care
Pivotal trials supporting U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvals granted Breakthrough Therapy designation often lack randomization

Trials Supporting FDA Approval of Breakthrough Drugs Examined

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Pivotal trials supporting these approvals often lack randomization, double-blinding, control groups