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Several strategies can be implemented in order to better use electronic health records for patient care and efficiency

Strategies Provided for Improving EHR Efficiency

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Tips include educating staff about preferences and processes, using own templates to reduce editing
Regardless of severity

More Evidence Psoriasis and Depression Are Linked

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But research doesn't prove one causes the other
Surgical intervention for a non-lung cancer diagnosis is rare following low-dose computed tomography screening for lung cancer

CT Scans for Lung Cancer Result in Few False-Positives

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Concerns that wider adoption of the screen might lead to unnecessary surgeries are unfounded
Smokers are more likely to cut back or quit if they switch to cigarettes made from tobacco containing very low levels of nicotine

‘Low-Nicotine’ Cigarettes May Help Smokers Quit, Smoke Less

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Those inhaling the lowest levels of the addictive agent were more likely to try to stop
Only about one-third of women receive genetic counseling before they undergo testing for BRCA mutations

Too Few Women Getting Counseling Before BRCA Test

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But outside expert questions whether counseling may be more important after a positive test result

September 2015 Briefing – Nursing

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nursing for September 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Liver transplant recipients have a lower rate of infection with receipt of prebiotics and probiotics before surgery

Probiotics Reduce Rate of Infection After Liver Transplant

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Meta-analysis shows reduction in rate of infection, shorter length of hospital, ICU stay
An integrative model incorporating cancer care into primary care is recommended for addressing the increasing burden of cancer control

Integrative Model Is Advised for Cancer Control in Primary Care

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The Lancet Oncology Commission recommends model for dealing with increasing burden of cancer care
Physical activity is inversely associated with erectile dysfunction

Inverse Link Confirmed for Exercise, Erectile Dysfunction

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Analytic sample of 692 men wearing ActiGraph 7164 accelerometer confirms inverse association
Having a cold or the flu may sometimes trigger a stroke in children -- particularly those with underlying health conditions -- though the overall risk remains low

Colds, Flu Up Odds for Stroke in Children, Though Risk Is Low

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Researchers also found children who had all of their vaccinations were less vulnerable