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Patient satisfaction scores are influenced by the design and implementation of patient surveys

Design of Physician Satisfaction Surveys Affects Results

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Author makes recommendations for improving the accuracy and utility of scores
Marijuana may give relief to migraine sufferers

Medical Marijuana May Help Treat, Prevent Migraines

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Average number of headaches cut in half, but experts say more research needed
U.S. patients whose health insurance plans have high deductibles undergo fewer diagnostic imaging tests

Diagnostic Imaging Down With High Deductible Health Plans

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Patients may not be equipped to discern which tests are medically necessary
A physician's body language may reveal racial bias against seriously ill black patients

Nonverbal Cues May Reveal a Physician’s Racial Bias

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Doctors need to be aware of any unintentional biases they may be communicating
The challenges facing trauma care providers can put them at risk for compassion fatigue and burnout

Compassion Fatigue May Be Underestimated by Trauma Teams

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Acknowledging it is a key to coping, researchers say
For men

Lower Risk of Parkinson’s With Higher Urate Concentration

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Findings seen in men but not women, based on participants from three U.S. cohorts
Rivastigmine shows potential in reducing the risk of falls among patients with Parkinson's disease

Dementia Rx May Lower Risk of Falls Among Parkinson’s Patients

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Those who took rivastigmine in study were 45 percent less likely to have an accident
Early-life exercise-induced alterations in gut microbiota may promote brain function and emotional well-being

Early-Life Exercise May Promote Lifelong Brain Function

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Exercise-induced alterations in microbiota produce extensive neural and metabolic benefits
A case report published online Jan. 4 in JAMA Neurology highlights a neuropsychological test profile conducted on a patient with chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Signs of CTE in Brain of Deceased 25-Year-Old Football Player

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Neuropsychological profile conducted prior to death of patient who had played football from age 6
For patients with chronic conditions

Many Patients Using E-Mail As First Method of Provider Contact

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Online communications reduced need for phone calls and office visits for many