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Although more American adolescents are listening to music via earphones than ever before

U.S. Adolescents Exhibit Little Change in Hearing Loss

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Hearing loss initially jumped between 2007 and 2008, but then dropped back down by 2010
Hyaluronic acid filler injection seems to be efficacious and safe for the treatment of horizontal neck lines

Hyaluronic Acid Filler Deemed Safe, Effective for Neck Lines

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Study of HA filler injection with 0.3 cc insulin syringe for horizontal neck lines
Sleep apnea patients are more likely to use their continuous positive airway pressure machines after they see a video of themselves fighting to breathe at night

Seeing Video of Self Struggling to Breathe Ups CPAP Adherence

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Viewing the tapes helped convince patients to continue their sleep apnea treatment
Greater engagement is reported by patients who read notes and submit feedback

Greater Engagement for Patients Who Read Visit Notes

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Patients value confirming and remembering next steps, quicker access and results, sharing information
Patients with poor mental health have a poorer self-perception of nasal function

Poorer Perception of Nasal Function With Poor Mental Health

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Poorer scores in all patient-reported outcome measures for poor versus good mental health
The AMGA 2017 Medical Group Compensation and Productivity Survey reports that 77 percent of physician specialties experienced increases in compensation in 2016

Average Increase in Physician Compensation 2.9% in 2016

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Overall, 77 percent of physician specialties experienced increases in compensation
An intervention including education is not associated with an increased rate of hand hygiene or stethoscope hygiene

Educational Intervention Doesn’t Up Hand, Stethoscope Hygiene

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No significant increase in hand hygiene; stethoscope hygiene remained at zero after intervention
A new American Medical Association education module has been developed to help embed clinical pharmacists within a medical practice.

AMA Module Offers Help for Adding Pharmacist to Practice

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New education module offers six steps for integration of pharmacists into health care team
Capsaicin nasal spray is effective for mixed rhinitis patients

Capsaicin Nasal Spray Effective for Mixed Rhinitis Patients

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Patients with self-reported nasal hyperreactivity had better therapeutic response evaluation
Adherence to distress screening protocols by cancer programs is associated with lower rates of medical service utilization

Distress Screening Tied to Fewer ER Visits for Cancer Patients

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Lower risk ratios for ER use and hospitalization when cancer program adherence documented