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More than half of American doctors do not feel confident that they can spot the reason for a stroke that strikes in the absence of a clearly established cause. The survey results were to be reported Friday at the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association-sponsored Cryptogenic Stroke Public Health Conference in Washington

Many Doctors Struggle With Treating Cryptogenic Stroke

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Between 51 and 70 percent of survey respondents say they do not feel confident
Patients who die at home experience more peace in their final days and hours than they would in a hospital

Dying at Home Brings More Peace Without More Pain

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Patients and loved ones find greater comfort spending final days together in familiar place
Raw garlic can induce immediate hypersensitivity reactions

Immediate Hypersensitivity to Raw Garlic Described

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Case report illustrates 31-year-old woman who reported wheals after ingesting raw garlic
The rate of concussions associated with isolated mandible fractures is high

High Rate of Concussion Linked to Isolated Mandible Fractures

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Mechanism of injury assault in 12 of 16 patients; half of patients admit alcohol use
Two decision instruments have high sensitivity for identifying blunt trauma patients with clinically significant thoracic injuries

Two Decision Instruments ID Major Injuries in Blunt Trauma

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Decision instruments have high sensitivity for identifying clinically significant thoracic injuries
Even a 10-minute walk can restore vascular function in legs affected by prolonged sitting

Short Walk Can Restore Vascular Function After Prolonged Sitting

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Small study found a short stroll restored blood flow in legs after hours of sitting in a chair
Newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome are more likely to be readmitted to the hospital than those without the condition

Hospital Readmissions Up in Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

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Withdrawal most common reason for infants' readmission to the hospital
Researchers estimate that one in eight American children are vulnerable to measles

IDSA: Too Many U.S. Children Not Protected Against Measles

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One in eight American children are vulnerable to the disease
Low-income HIV patients who enrolled in the Affordable Care Act may be faring better than they did on traditional state assistance

IDSA: ACA Improving Care for Low-Income HIV Patients

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In Virginia, ACA enrollment in 2014 associated with HIV viral load suppression
As the amount of psoriasis increases

More Severe Psoriasis Equals More Vascular Inflammation

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Relationship held after accounting for other cardiovascular disease risk factors