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Deep Learning Algorithm Detects Thoracic Pathologies on CXRs

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CheXNeXt achieves radiologist-level performance for 11 pathologies on frontal-view chest radiographs
Risk for heat-related disease and death is rising worldwide due to climate change

Climate Change Ups Heat Deaths, Especially Among Elderly

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More people vulnerable to heat exposure, potentially causing heat stress, heart and kidney disease
Serum vitamin D levels are associated with cardiorespiratory fitness

Vitamin D Levels Linked to Cardiorespiratory Fitness

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Individuals in top quartile of vitamin D levels have significantly higher CRF than those in lowest quartile
Patient and family partnership in care should include treatment of patients and families with dignity and respect

Four Principles Underlie Patient and Family Partnership in Care

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Patients, families should be treated with dignity and respect, be actively engaged in care
A major update of the United States' system for approving medical devices was announced yesterday by the Food and Drug Administration.

FDA to Update Medical Device Approvals Process

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Revised process will ensure new medical devices meet safety and effectiveness standards
The use of a clinical decision support system in the emergency department can improve outpatient management for patients with acute pulmonary embolism

Clinical Decision Support System Ups Outpatient PE Management

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Home discharge rate increased at intervention sites; no increase in return visits, adverse outcomes
The American Lung Association and the American Thoracic Society have established a website to guide implementation of lung cancer screening

Lung Cancer Screening Implementation Guide Developed

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Implementation guide designed to increase levels of lung cancer screening for heavy smokers
Even with the rapid rise in popularity of electronic cigarettes

Youth Smoking Decline Mirrors Rise in Vaping Popularity

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Large rise in youth vaping, decline in past 30-day smoking prevalence accelerated around 2014
Children who are overweight or obese have an increased risk for asthma

Child Overweight, Obesity Linked to Increased Asthma Risk

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In absence of overweight and obesity, 10 percent of all pediatric asthma cases would be avoided
Millions of workers gained insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act without adverse effects on labor markets

ACA Coverage Substantial, but Did Not Impact Labor Markets

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Coverage gains did not negatively impact employment levels, hours worked, earnings