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A weight-management group behavioral program is more effective than an intervention comprising brief advice and self-help materials

Weight-Loss Behavioral Program Beneficial for Adults

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Greater weight loss for 12- and 52-week program compared with brief advice and self-help materials
In a case report published online May 1 in Diabetes Care

Case Report Describes Insulin Autoimmune Syndrome

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Following treatment with rituximab, decreases seen in total insulin, anti-insulin antibody concentration
Forty percent of people will be affected by symptomatic osteoarthritis in at least one hand

Symptomatic Hand Osteoarthritis Will Affect 40 Percent of People

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Obesity appears to raise the risk, researchers note
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has responded to a request for proposals from the Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC) by submitting a detailed plan

AAFP Releases Primary Care-Based Payment Proposal

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The alternative model includes global payments, fee-for-service, and incentive pay
Social smokers have the same risk for hypertension and elevated cholesterol as regular smokers do

Even ‘Social Smoking’ Negatively Affects Cardiovascular Health

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Lighting up occasionally as damaging to blood vessel health as regular smoking
Many cervical cancer survivors experience fatigue

Cervical CA Survivors Often Have Long-Term Fatigue, Insomnia

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Symptoms could have a serious impact on patients' daily lifes
An outbreak of Zika virus infection in the United States could be very costly

Cost of Zika Virus Outbreak in U.S. Could Be Very High

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A mild outbreak might approach $200 million, while more severe spread could involve billions
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently added three new online resources to assist physicians already participating in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System and those exploring the opportunities available.

CMS Releases Resources to Help With Payment System

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3 new resources help physicians participating in, considering Merit-based Incentive Payment System
Easy stair walking may boost energy more effectively than drinking caffeine

Stair Walking Combats Fatigue Better Than Caffeine

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A 10-minute climb can increase both fitness and motivation, researcher says
Only one in five Americans support a repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Poll: Many Americans Concerned About ACA Repeal

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But, as has always been the case, support for the law depends on political affiliation