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Nine new drug labeling and packaging guidelines have been developed with an aim of reducing medication errors

International Group Develops Best Practices for Drug Packaging

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Global regulators recommend adoption of ready-to-use/administer syringes and premixed IV solutions
Misleading portrayals of tobacco's health consequences in popular YouTube videos can increase positivity toward featured products

Misleading Popular Videos Impact Attitudes About Tobacco

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Misleading portrayal of tobacco health consequences can increase positivity toward featured product
Physicians frequently respond with empathy during pediatric intensive care unit care conferences

Doctors Usually Empathetic in Pediatric ICU Care Conferences

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Overall, 38.5 percent of empathetic statements were buried; most often followed by medical talk
Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with changes to the structure of the brain that are seen in the early stages of dementia

Sleep Apnea Linked to Changes in the Brain in Older Adults

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Disturbed sleep linked to increased thickness in right postcentral gyrus, pericalcarine, pars opercularis
Wildfire activity continues to increase throughout the western states

CDC: Wildfire Smoke Poses Health Risks

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Agency offers steps to minimize exposure, particularly for those with chronic conditions
The combination of genetics and exposure to organic solvents in paints and varnishes increases the risk of multiple sclerosis

Organic Solvents + Genetics May Increase Risk of Multiple Sclerosis

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Finding of susceptibility seen regardless of smoking status
Yale Medicine is effectively targeting electronic health record use and functionality as a way to improve physician job satisfaction and reduce burnout

IT Solutions for Easier EHRs Save Physicians Time, Burnout

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These solutions improve EHR user interface with easier login identification, voice recognition
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FDA: Zephyr Endobronchial Valve Approved for Severe Emphysema

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Valve has been approved after review of data from trial involving 190 patients with emphysema
In 2010 to 2015

22.9 Percent of U.S. Adults Meet Aerobic, Strength Activity Goals

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Findings for 18- to 64-year-olds; variation seen in percent meeting guidelines by state, sex, work status
Patients do not appear to mind if doctors have tattoos or piercings

Patients Comfortable With Doctors Having Tattoos, Piercings

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Survey finds body art does not impact patients' perceptions of competence, professionalism