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Diet may influence risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis

ACR: Studies Explore Link Between Diet and RA

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Healthy eating might help prevent the disease, researchers say
Expanding protocols for rooming and discharge can allow physicians to free up an hour or more of time per day

Expanding Rooming, Discharge Office Protocols Can Save Time

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Delegating rooming, discharge tasks to clinical support staff can save physicians ≥1 hour/day
The American College of Physicians has joined other organizations in an amicus curiae brief to the Supreme Court

ACP Joins Amicus Curiae Brief to Supreme Court

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Brief urges Supreme Court to uphold considerations of race, ethnicity in med school application process
A brand-name label made a placebo tablet work as well as an active nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Branded Rx May Up the Power of Placebo

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Branding appeared to confer treatment benefit in absence of an active ingredient
The more tests and treatments U.S. doctors order for patients

Doctors Who Order More Tests Have Fewer Malpractice Claims

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Study explores link between 'defensive medicine' and malpractice claims
Most Americans now support aggressive regulation to keep health care costs in check -- including price caps on drugs

Poll: Americans Want Health Care Costs Kept in Check

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Suggestions include price controls on drugs, hospitals, and doctors
Two alternative therapies -- acupuncture and the Alexander Technique -- appear equally beneficial for the long-term relief of chronic neck pain

Alternative Treatments Found to Benefit Chronic Neck Pain

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Acupuncture, 'Alexander Technique' helped more than drugs and physical therapy
More Americans than ever are taking prescription drugs

Prescription Medication Use on the Rise in the United States

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Many adults take five or more medications, often for preventable ills
Pertussis may be tied to a slightly increased risk of development of epilepsy in children

Pertussis in Childhood Tied to Small Increase in Epilepsy Risk

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But chances of any one child developing epilepsy remain low
Panel management

AMA: 6 Steps to Help Ensure Patients Get Preventive Care

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Panel management helps physicians provide preventive and chronic care to all patients