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Blacks have considerably increased risk for hypertension than whites through age 55 years

Blacks Have Elevated HTN Risk Through Age 55 Years

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Regardless of BP levels in young adulthood, blacks have increased hypertension risk versus whites
Higher levels of vitamin D may be protective against breast cancer

Higher Vitamin D Levels May Lower Breast Cancer Risk

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Pooled analysis finds levels ≥60 ng/mL are most protective among women aged 55 years and older
More than 11 percent of adults aged ≥45 years in the United States report subjective cognitive decline

11.2% of U.S. Adults Aged ≥45 Report Subjective Mental Decline

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About half of those reporting subjective cognitive decline report SCD-related functional limitations
Virtual assistant programs like Google Assistant

Virtual Assistants Not HIPAA Compliant

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Lawyer recommends physicians should not bring Siri and Alexa to the office
A jury says Johnson & Johnson must pay $4.62 billion to 22 women who allege they developed ovarian cancer after using the company's Baby Powder and Shower to Shower brand talcum powder as part of their daily feminine hygiene routine.

Jury Awards $4.62B in Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Lawsuit

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The award includes $550 million in compensatory damages and $4.14 billion in punitive damages
Adherence to a healthy lifestyle among mothers during their offspring's childhood is associated with reduced risk of childhood obesity

Mothers’ Healthy Lifestyle Tied to Drop in Offspring Obesity

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Lower risk of incident obesity for offspring whose moms have healthy BMI, engage in physical activity
A peer-based education program can improve the efficiency of electronic health record use

Peer-Led Education Helps Physicians Save Time With EHRs

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Peer-based education program, based on training implemented in SCPMG, can improve efficiency
Women of reproductive age are often unaware of their hospital's religious affiliation

Women Often Unaware of Their Hospital’s Religious Affiliation

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Authors say findings have implications for reproductive health care decisions
A patient experience officer is an increasingly important new role in physician practices

Patient Experience Officers Can Play Key Role in Medical Offices

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Officers ensure patients have a positive experience before, during, and after office visit
The American Medical Association House of Delegates has adopted policy to increase the number of people who obtain coverage through the Affordable Care Act by making marketplace plans more affordable.

AMA Aims to Boost Affordability of ACA Marketplace Plans

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Association addresses need for outreach to increase the number of people insured