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The behavior of health care providers is likely a very important factor in delayed autism identification

Response to Parental Concerns of Autism Found Lacking

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Early diagnosis is associated with better long-term outcomes
Depression and diabetes both appear to significantly raise the risk of dementia

Depression, Diabetes Both Tied to Increased Dementia Risk

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Each threatens brain health, and combination is worse, study suggests
Recently adopted legislation has repealed the sustainable growth rate formula

AMA Announces End of Sustainable Growth Rate Formula

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Legislation includes provisions such as simplification of reporting programs, incentive payments
Most U.S. adults would prefer to be asked for permission to participate in studies assessing usual medical practices

Survey Looks at Patient Attitudes Regarding Informed Consent

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Most respondents want to be asked for permission to participate in studies assessing medical practice
As many as one-quarter of people with atrial fibrillation who have a low risk of stroke are prescribed anticoagulation unnecessarily

Anticoagulation Both Over- and Under-Prescribed in A-Fib

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May be unnecessary for those at low risk of stroke
A liquid form of medical marijuana may help people with severe epilepsy that does not respond to other treatments

AAN: Liquid Marijuana Shows Promise for Refractory Epilepsy

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Child and adult patients who took cannabidiol had decrease in seizure rates
The strength of the placebo effect may depend on particular DNA

Placebo Response May Depend on Individual DNA

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But more questions than answers exist at this point
Breaches in data security exposed more than 29 million health records to potential criminal misuse between 2010 and 2013

Security Breaches of Health Records Up Over Past Decade

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Researchers call for enhanced security as more patient information is stored online
The intervention of a local pharmacist could help improve adherence to newer anticoagulants

Pharmacist Support Boosts Anticoagulation Adherence

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In study, almost 30 percent of people with atrial fibrillation didn't use dabigatran as instructed
Aerobic exercise may help reduce perceived pain interference resulting from diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Exercise Cuts Pain Interference From Diabetic Neuropathy

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Aerobic exercise intervention doesn't appear to change pain severity measures