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'Profound implications': COVID ups diabetes risk 40% a year later
March 23, 2022

As a nurse faces prison for a deadly error, her colleagues worry: Could I be next?
March 23, 2022

'Pandemic brain' not limited to patients infected with COVID-19
March 23, 2022

Pfizer recalls BP drugs because of potential carcinogen
March 23, 2022

Are 'antibiotic diets' good practice?
March 23, 2022

Jury is out on universal screening for eating disorders
March 23, 2022

Intermittent fasting good for weight loss, at least short term
March 22, 2022

Medical boards pressured to let it slide when doctors spread COVID misinformation
February 16, 2022

USPSTF rules out aspirin for over 60s in primary CVD prevention
October 13, 2021

FDA gives marketing nod to an e-cigarette for the first time
October 13, 2021

'Baby-wearing' poses serious injury risks for infants, ED data show
October 13, 2021

Omega-3s tame inflammation in elderly COVID-19 patients
October 13, 2021

9-step ladder may kids with allergies return to eggs
October 13, 2021

Large study affirms what we already know: Masks work to prevent COVID-19
September 7, 2021

How to Get a COVID-19 Test
June 9, 2021

First guidelines for keto diets in adults with epilepsy released
December 2, 2020

Separating myth from reality: The role of cannabinoids in COVID-19
December 2, 2020

Daily sunscreen use will prevent more melanoma deaths than early detection
December 2, 2020

March 2020 Client Health Care Reform Update

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March 23, 2022
'Profound implications': COVID ups diabetes risk 40% a year later
COVID-19 infection appears to significantly raise the risk for diabetes by about 40% at 1 year, indicate new data from a very large Veterans Administration population.
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March 23, 2022
As a nurse faces prison for a deadly error, her colleagues worry: Could I be next?
Four years ago, inside the most prestigious hospital in Tennessee, nurse RaDonda Vaught withdrew a vial from an electronic medication cabinet, administered the drug to a patient, and somehow overlooked signs of a terrible and deadly mistake.
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March 23, 2022
'Pandemic brain' not limited to patients infected with COVID-19
The stress of living through a pandemic may cause brain inflammation even in those uninfected with SARS-CoV-2, a study suggests.
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March 23, 2022
Pfizer recalls BP drugs because of potential carcinogen
Pfizer is voluntarily recalling some antihypertensive medications because of unacceptable levels of a potential carcinogen, the company announced.
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March 23, 2022
Are 'antibiotic diets' good practice?
Antibiotics are among the most commonly prescribed medications in both outpatient and hospital settings. Global efforts at curbing antibiotic-resistant strains have prompted clinicians to pursue better stewardship, whereby they limit their prescribing of such medications to those who truly need them.
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March 23, 2022
Jury is out on universal screening for eating disorders
There is insufficient evidence to weigh the balance of benefits and harms of screening for eating disorders in adolescents and adults, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says in their first-ever statement on the topic.
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March 22, 2022
Intermittent fasting good for weight loss, at least short term
The health benefits of intermittent fasting are slowly being clarified as more evidence continues to emerge, say the authors of a new review of 21 studies. Initial findings suggest that fasting might be effective for mild to moderate weight loss for certain groups of people, at least in the short term.
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February 16, 2022
Medical boards pressured to let it slide when doctors spread COVID misinformation
Tennessee's Board of Medical Examiners unanimously adopted in September 2021 a statement that said doctors spreading COVID misinformation – such as suggesting that vaccines contain microchips – could jeopardize their license to practice.
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October 13, 2021
USPSTF rules out aspirin for over 60s in primary CVD prevention
New draft recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) on the use of aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) have been released and appear to limit the population in which it should be considered.
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October 13, 2021
FDA gives marketing nod to an e-cigarette for the first time
(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Oct. 12 allowed British American Tobacco Plc (BAT) to market its Vuse Solo e-cigarettes and tobacco-flavored pods, making it the first-ever vapor product to get clearance from the health regulator.
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October 13, 2021
'Baby-wearing' poses serious injury risks for infants, ED data show
Baby-wearing – carrying a child against your body in a sling, soft carrier, or other device – is associated with benefits like reduced crying and increased breastfeeding, studies have shown.
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October 13, 2021
Omega-3s tame inflammation in elderly COVID-19 patients
In frail elderly adults with COVID-19 infections, treatment with omega-3 fatty acids may improve lipid responses and decrease levels of proinflammatory lipid mediators, results of a small randomized controlled trial suggest.
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October 13, 2021
9-step ladder may kids with allergies return to eggs
For many children in the process of outgrowing egg allergy, the step-wise reintroduction of foods that contain eggs can be achieved at home using a nine-rung laddered approach, according to updated guidelines from the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI).
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September 7, 2021
Large study affirms what we already know: Masks work to prevent COVID-19
A large, real-world test of face masks in Bangladesh shows that masks work to reduce community spread of COVID-19. It also shows that surgical masks are more effective than cloth face coverings.
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June 9, 2021
How to Get a COVID-19 Test
COVID-19 tests are available at no cost nationwide at health centers and select pharmacies. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act ensures that COVID-19 testing is free to anyone in the U.S., including the uninsured. Additional testing sites may be available in your area. Contact your health care provider or your state or local public health department for more information.
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December 2, 2020
First guidelines for keto diets in adults with epilepsy released
An international panel of experts has published the first set of recommendations based on current clinical practices and scientific evidence for using ketogenic diet therapies in adults with drug-resistant epilepsy.
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December 2, 2020
Separating myth from reality: The role of cannabinoids in COVID-19
An intriguing pattern has emerged for cannabis enthusiasts as a result of lockdowns and statewide safety restrictions for COVID-19.
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December 2, 2020
Daily sunscreen use will prevent more melanoma deaths than early detection
The dramatic advances in targeted therapies for late-stage melanoma capture the headlines, but a recent Australian study quietly concluded that the most cost-effective way to lower both the incidence of melanoma and deaths caused by the malignancy over the long haul is through primary prevention in the form of daily sunscreen use, according to Laura Korb Ferris, MD, PhD, a dermatologist and director of clinical trials in the department of dermatology at the University of Pittsburgh.
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March 2020 Client Health Care Reform Update

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