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A capsule robot shows potential in gastrointestinal tract diagnostics

DDW: Autonomously-Controlled ‘Capsule Robot’ Can Explore Colon

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Tiny, magnet-guided device might someday replace colonoscopy, researchers say
More women than men leave the practice of medicine

More Women Than Men Leaving Practice of Medicine

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Stressors include pay gap, burnout, and transitioning back following leave
Life expectancy can differ by as much as two decades between various U.S. counties

Geographic Disparities Seen for Longevity in the United States

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Researchers find life expectancy differs by as much as 20 years in different counties
The rate of muscle-related adverse event reports is increased when patients and their doctors are aware that statins are being used

Nocebo Effect Reported for Statin Therapy Use

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Excess rate of muscle-related adverse event reports when patients are aware that statins being used
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
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
A gene mutation appears to speed up the loss of memory and cognitive skills in patients with Alzheimer's disease

BDNF Gene Mutation May Speed Up Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s

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If β-amyloid plaques are present in the brain, process is even faster, researchers say
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
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
About half of U.S. doctors received payments from the pharmaceutical and medical device industries in 2015

Half of U.S. Doctors Receive Payments From Industry

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And, market share for brand-name drugs down at hospitals with sales restrictions