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The American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates has adopted a policy on augmented intelligence

AMA Adopts Policy on Augmented Intelligence

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Will promote development of high-quality AI that is transparent, aims to address bias, safeguards privacy
Vaccinations against Ebola began yesterday in an effort to stem the latest outbreak in Congo.

Vaccinations Begin in Congo Ebola Outbreak

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First to be vaccinated will be health workers, contacts of confirmed Ebola patients
Parental belief in the importance of religion is associated with a decrease in risk in suicidal behavior in their offspring

Parental Belief in Religion Lowers Child Suicide Risk

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Findings independent of offsprings' views on religious importance
The long-standing recommendation to eat a variety of foods may not be a sound way to promote healthy eating patterns and a healthy body weight

AHA: A Diverse Diet May Not Promote a Healthy Weight

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American Heart Association science advisory recommends healthy eating patterns instead
The American Medical Association House of Delegates has adopted a new policy to study

AMA Adopts Policy to Advance Gender Equity in Medicine

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AMA House of Delegates has adopted policy to study, act for, advocate gender equity in medicine
People who feel younger than their age show fewer signs of brain aging than those who feel their age or older than their age

Feeling Young May Be Reflected in Brain Structure

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Those who feel younger than their real age actually have less brain aging
There is insufficient evidence to support screening for atrial fibrillation with electrocardiography in older

USPSTF: Insufficient Evidence to Screen for Atrial Fibrillation

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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says benefit unclear in asymptomatic, older patients
The U.S. Preventive Service Task Force published a final recommendation on Aug. 7 citing insufficient evidence to assess the benefits and harms of screening for atrial fibrillation with electrocardiography in asymptomatic

Perspectives on USPSTF A-Fib Screening Recommendation

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Physicians weigh in on the need to develop a screening strategy
Maternal vitamin D supplementation from mid-pregnancy until birth or until six months postpartum does not improve fetal or infant growth

Vit D Supplementation Doesn’t Improve Fetal, Infant Growth

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Findings based on study of Bangladeshi women and infants, a population with known deficiency
The American Heart Association is concerned about the impact screen time is having on sedentary behavior in children and teens

American Heart Association Urges Screen Time Limits for Youth

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Increasing screen trends may have negative cardiometabolic impact; panel calls for more research