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Primary care providers can improve the productivity of face-to-face visits with patients by identifying activities that can be delegated to another team member or performed using a different modality

How Do We Optimize Time With Patients in Primary Care?

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Some activities may be delegated or accomplished outside of the visit using a different modality
Use of legal appearance- and performance-enhancing drugs is increasing among men

APA: Use of Legal Performance-Enhancing Drugs Up Among Men

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Forty percent of men report increase in use of supplements; 29 percent concerned about use
Guidelines have been developed for the management of pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis at the primary care level. The guidelines were published as a state-of-the-art review article online Aug. 3 in Pediatrics.

Guidelines Provided for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Management

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Individualization of treatment plans crucial, as well as communication with patients, caregivers
Stroke victims still aren't getting treated soon enough

More Progress Needed to Get Stroke Patients Rapid Care

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Researchers find transport time to specialized center sometimes longer than two hours
A hepatitis C virus screening program diagnosed chronic HCV infection in 4.2 percent of baby boomers tested

Chronic HCV Diagnosed in 4.2 Percent of Inpatient Cohort

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More than 80 percent received follow-up care; cohort was composed of baby boomers
Although weight-loss surgery may produce initial dramatic weight loss and improve type 2 diabetes

Bariatric Surgery Benefits May Fade With Time

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Little is known about the long-term effects of bariatric procedures
Despite adherence to current U.S. reprocessing guidelines

Current Cleaning Protocols Not Enough for Endoscopes

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Microbes still adhering to endoscopes, even after multi-step disinfection protocols followed
Cardiac rehabilitation programs are considered a key part of recovering from acute myocardial infarction -- but only a small minority of patients ever attend one

Cardiac Rehab Participation Too Low Among Acute MI Survivors

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Findings imply that referral isn't enough
Pericoital application of tenofovir gel may substantially cut women's risk of contracting herpes simplex virus type 2

Tenofovir Gel Could Help Prevent Genital Herpes Simplex

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Pericoital application of tenofovir gel linked to reduced risk of HSV-2 infection
Prescription medications are commonly dispensed to pregnant women enrolled in the U.S. Medicaid program

Rx Use in Pregnancy Common in Low-Income Women

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Medicaid data reveal commonly prescribed medications and raise safety concerns