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Workers in small firms are more likely to have higher deductible levels and lack employer contributions to help pay for out-of-pocket expenses compared to workers in larger firms

Advantages for HDHP Enrollees in Large Versus Small Firms

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More than twice as many HDHP enrollees in small versus large firms lack employer-funded accounts
Rural and urban cancer patients with uniform care access through participation in a SWOG (formerly the Southwest Oncology Group) treatment trial have similar outcomes

Similar Outcomes for Rural, Urban Cancer Patients in SWOG Trials

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Few differences between rural, urban patients in cancer outcomes with uniform access to cancer care
Data breaches can happen to small medical practices

Small Practices Also at Risk for Data Breaches

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Practices should conduct risk analysis to evaluate product deficiencies, create corrective measures
Prophylactic administration of tranexamic acid does not reduce postpartum hemorrhage among women with vaginal delivery receiving prophylactic oxytocin

Prophylactic Tranexamic Acid Doesn’t Cut Postpartum Bleeding

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No significant drop in postpartum hemorrhage of 500 ml or more for women receiving oxytocin
Sentinel lymph node mapping has the lowest costs and highest quality-adjusted survival compared to both routine and selective lymphadenectomy for managing low-risk endometrial carcinoma

Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping Most Cost-Effective for Uterine CA

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Findings compared to routine, selective lymphadenectomy for low-risk endometrial cancer
Interim guidance recommends that men with possible Zika virus infection wait three months before trying to conceive or engaging in unprotected sex

Interim Guidance Provided for Men With Possible Zika Infection

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Men trying to conceive should wait three months or more before engaging in unprotected sex
Hypnosis before general anesthesia does not reduce postoperative breast pain among patients undergoing minor breast cancer surgery

Hypnosis Doesn’t Cut Post-Op Pain in Breast Cancer Surgery

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Those who perceived that they received hypnosis had significantly reduced fatigue and anxiety
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could affect what evidence physicians may present in defense during medical malpractice suits

Pennsylvania Case Could Affect Evidence for Malpractice Defense

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Appeals center on relevance of consent, known risks and complications presented at trial
The Women's Preventive Services Initiative recommends annual urinary incontinence screening for women and referral for further evaluation and treatment if indicated

WPSI Recommends Annual Urinary Incontinence Screening

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Due to limited evidence, other experts urge caution in implementing guideline for women
The American Medical Association encourages patient education to raise awareness of the risks associated with opioid use after a prolonged period of sobriety

Patient Education Urged to Prevent Opioid OD After Sobriety

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Airlines also encouraged to include naloxone in emergency medical kits