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Physicians spend roughly as many hours on computer work as they do meeting with patients

Physicians Are Spending Half Their Time on Computer Tasks

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Researchers estimate physicians devote 3.08 hours a day to face-to-face office visits
Americans spent $16 billion on cosmetic plastic surgery and minimally invasive procedures in 2016

$16 Billion Spent on Cosmetic Surgery by Americans in 2016

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New report details costs of most popular plastic surgery procedures
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FDA Approves First Drug for Treatment of Tardive Dyskinesia

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Ingrezza (valbenazine) capsules approved for treatment of adults with tardive dyskinesia
Many patients report lack of confidence or knowledge in keeping cholesterol under control

AHA: Patients Lack Confidence in Managing Their Cholesterol

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Patients feel least informed about target body weight, types of cholesterol, goals for management
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is recommending that men aged 55 to 69 have a discussion with their doctor about the pros and cons of prostate-specific antigen screening for detecting prostate cancer.

Patient Choice Stressed in Latest USPSTF PSA Screening Recs

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Men aged 55 to 69 should discuss PSA screening with their doctor, panel recommends
A questionnaire-based approach seems to be valid for identifying adults in the intensive care unit with a frailty phenotype

Questionnaire-Based Approach Valid for Identifying Frailty

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Frailty phenotype with three or more markers predicts death or increased disability at six months
Twin pregnancies in older women (at least 45 years of age) overall have favorable outcomes but are associated with high rates of some complications

Overall Favorable Outcomes for Twin Pregnancies in Moms 45+

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But high rates of cesarean delivery, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes seen
Asymptomatic carriers of toxigenic Clostridium difficile in hospitals increase infection risk in other patients

Asymptomatic C. difficile Ups Risk for Other Hospital Patients

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Amount of exposure to asymptomatic carriers increases risk of infection
Obese teenagers are at increased risk of hypertension

Race Affects Obesity-Related Risk of Adolescent Hypertension

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Extra pounds appear more problematic for whites and Hispanics, researchers say
Some bed bugs are showing early signs of resistance to two widely used insecticides

Insecticide Resistance Thwarting Fight Against Bed Bugs

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Chemicals alone won't vanquish the insects, researchers say