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Certain steps should be taken when discharging a patient for failure or inability to meet financial obligations

Steps Provided for Discharging Patient From Practice

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Letter should be sent informing patient of their discharge, providing at least 30 days' notice
An ancient gene that protects elephants against cancer has been pinpointed and could lead to new ways to treat cancer in people

Ancient Gene Protects Elephants From Cancer

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The LIF6 gene destroys cells with damaged DNA
As well as enhancing physical appearance

Reasons for Undergoing Cosmetic Procedures Explored

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Psychological and emotional motivations more likely in patients wanting acne scar tx, tattoo removal
For hospitalized older patients

DNR Orders Linked to Increased Mortality in Older Adults

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Early versus late DNR tied to shorter median length of stay in hospitalized adults aged 65 years and older
Single-agent talazoparib provides significant benefit over standard chemotherapy for patients with advanced breast cancer and germline BRCA1/2 mutation

Talazoparib Beneficial in Patients With Advanced Breast Cancer

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Longer progression-free survival versus standard chemotherapy for patients with germline BRCA1/2
Physicians

Health Professionals Have Role in Warning About Impaired Driving

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Substantial portion of drug-tested, fatally injured drivers test positive for opioids or marijuana
Recommendations have been developed for addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the African-American community; the recommendations are presented in an article published in the June issue of the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities.

Trends in HIV/AIDS Have Worsened in African-Americans

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Action plan developed for community leaders that can reduce the disparity in HIV/AIDS
Offering cell-free DNA screening followed by invasive testing in the case of positive results does not result in a significant reduction in miscarriage among women with pregnancies at high risk of trisomy 21

cfDNA Screening First for Trisomy 21 Doesn’t Cut Miscarriage Rate

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Invasive testing if positive for trisomy 21 on cfDNA screen compared with immediate invasive testing
Implementation of state legislation relating to human papillomavirus vaccination is not associated with changes in adolescent sexual behaviors

HPV Legislation Doesn’t Impact Teen Sexual Behaviors

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No substantive or significant associations between HPV legislation and adolescent sexual behaviors
Many Americans aged 35 and older are not being assessed for depression

Many Americans Not Being Assessed for Depression

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Men, people aged 75 and older, minorities, and uninsured are less likely to be screened