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An update on Americans' health finds that racial and ethnic disparities persist

U.S. Health Report Card Finds Racial, Ethnic Disparities Persist

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But infant mortality rates, numbers of uninsured are improving, government analysis reveals
Midface rejuvenation using novel modified mesh suspension thread produces positive aesthetic results and minimal complications

Positive Midface Rejuvenation With Mesh Suspension Thread

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Procedure uses new mesh suspension thread made of implantable mesh, barbed thread
There is moderately good agreement between the Sunnybrook Facial Grading System and the eFACE digitally graded facial measurement scale in assessing patients with facial paralysis

Two Scales Correlate in Assessing Facial Paralysis

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Good agreement, ease of use might sway adoption of the digitally graded scale
Doctors can be involved in developing new payment models for their practices

Physicians Can Get Involved in Developing Payment Models

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New payment models relating to bone metastases, breast cancer developed by ASTRO
Fractional carbon dioxide laser therapy combined with topical antifungal is effective in the treatment of onychomycosis

Laser Plus Topical Antifungal Effective for Onychomycosis

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At six months of follow-up, 80 percent receiving combo therapy were culture-negative
Botulinum toxin is a safe and effective treatment for chronic migraine and three other neurological disorders

AAN: Botulinum Toxin Approved for Use in Chronic Migraine

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American Academy of Neurology issues new guideline on use of the drug
Looking at a family medicine practice with fresh eyes can help address unsightly issues that patients notice

Article Offers Ways to Address Overlooked Details in Practice

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Positive impression can be created in waiting room, front desk, hallway, examination room
Early reductions in Medicare spending were seen for the first full year of Medicare Shared Savings Program contracts for 2012 Accountable Care Organization entrants

Decrease in Medicare Spending for 2012 ACO Entrants

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First full year of Medicare Shared Savings Program contracts linked to early drop in Medicare spending
The 2016 Match was the largest ever recorded by the National Resident Matching Program

2016 Match Marks Record Highs for Registrants, Matching

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Total of 30,750 positions available; overall match rate 96.2%, with 96.3% of first-year positions filled
Staff at many outpatient health care facilities in New Mexico failed to follow recommendations for hand hygiene more than one-third of the time

Health Care Workers Skip Hand Washing One-Third of the Time

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Outpatient facility staff also found to be lacking at safe injection practices