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Physicians using electronic practice tools report higher rates of burnout and increased frustration with the amount of computerized paperwork

Electronic Record Demands Are Overwhelming Many Physicians

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Survey found those who have to use EHRs/CPOEs report more burnout, job dissatisfaction
Infection with the Zika virus may protect against future infection

Pregnancy May Lengthen Life of Zika Virus Infection

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But researchers also find that infection boosts future immunity
About one-third of sudden deaths are caused by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Genetic Heart Condition Common Cause of Sudden Death in Sports

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Majority of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy cases seen in young, male, minority athletes
The rate of decline in cardiovascular disease mortality has decelerated

Cardiovascular Disease Mortality Progress Slowing Down in U.S.

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Mortality rates dropped less than 1 percent from 2011 to 2014
Too much or too little sleep may raise the risk of diabetes in men

Too Little, Too Much Sleep Can Impair Insulin Sensitivity in Men

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However, similar association not found in women
Florida's first case of a Zika-related birth defect has been reported by state officials.

Florida Reports First Case of Zika-Linked Microcephaly

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Mother, a citizen of Haiti, came to Florida to deliver her baby
For patients with minor ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack

Clopidogrel Plus Aspirin Good for Noncarriers of CYP2C19 Variants

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Reduction in risk of new stroke for clopidogrel plus aspirin in those not carrying loss-of-function alleles
Few young males receive HIV testing during visits to physicians' offices

Few Young Males Receive HIV Testing at Physician Office Visits

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HIV test performed at 1.0 percent of visits made by young males; higher rates for blacks, Hispanics
Patients with multiple system atrophy have reduced levels of coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 Levels Linked to Multiple System Atrophy

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Decreased levels of plasma CoQ10 in patients with MSA, regardless of genotype
Experimental studies support the effectiveness of two vaccine candidates against the Zika virus

Two Vaccines Deemed Feasible Against Zika Virus Infection

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Two candidates provided protection after just one dose; clinical trials planned for later this year