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Early use of antibiotics may weaken some of the benefits of breastfeeding

Benefits of Breastfeeding May Be Compromised by Antibiotics

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Infants who received antibiotics were more prone to infections and obesity in childhood
The incidence of pediatric unanticipated admissions is 0.97 percent

Pediatric Unanticipated Admission Incidence 0.97 Percent

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About half of unanticipated admissions related to anesthesia; risk factors include age, ASA class
Tonsillectomy is associated with increased risk of developing Crohn's disease

Review Links Tonsillectomy to Risk of Crohn’s Disease

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No correlation seen for tonsillectomy and risk of development of ulcerative colitis
Smoking cannabis for decades may result in gum disease and potential tooth loss

Cannabis Use Over the Long Term Can Lead to Gum Disease

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Besides gum health, researchers assessed lung function, risk factors for heart disease, diabetes
Most patients prefer that physicians wear white coats

Patients Like to See Physicians Wearing White Coats

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Patients prefer doctors who wear 'professional' attire, survey finds
A new training module can improve training for medical assistants

AMA Module Promotes Training of Medical Assistants

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Module contributed by medical group in New Jersey includes interactive learning, eliminates testing

May 2016 Briefing – Otolaryngology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Otolaryngology for May 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Patients undergoing parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism have lower quality-of-life than controls undergoing thyroid surgery

Parathyroidectomy Ups QOL in Primary Hyperparathyroidism

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After successful surgery, quality-of-life scores improve to level of controls undergoing thyroid sx
A new communication toolkit created by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality can help health care organizations and providers communicate with patients and families when harm occurs to patients.

AHRQ Communication Toolkit Can Help After Patient Harm Occurs

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Toolkit helps patients, families, clinicians, and administrators discuss what happened
Recognizing the unique role of patients and their expertise within the physician-patient interaction can help to prevent non-adherence based on disagreement

Recognition of Patient Expertise Can Improve Adherence

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Recognizing patient expertise in treatment decision can prevent nonadherence based on disagreement