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Issues relating to physician retirement and evaluation of aging physicians before retirement are discussed in a Council on Medical Education report published by the American Medical Association.

AMA Discusses Pre-Retirement Evaluation for Aging Doctors

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Physicians approved development of preliminary assessment guidelines at AMA meeting
More than one-third of U.S. children and adolescents have been physically assaulted -- mostly by siblings and peers -- in the past year

U.S. Children Experience High Rates of Assault, Abuse

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Long-term effects include poor mental and physical health, researchers say
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld on Thursday the legality of tax subsidies for millions of Americans who signed up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.

SCOTUS Upholds Subsidies for Affordable Care Act

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Ruling preserves tax credits for 6.4 million people in 34 states
Older adults frequently engage in potentially distracting uses of electronic devices while driving

Older Adults Often Use Electronic Devices While Driving

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Ninety-one percent use radio, 79 percent adjust dashboard controls, 56 percent use cellphone
A new rapid-detection test that diagnoses Ebola within minutes could improve treatment of the virus and help health care workers contain outbreaks

New Rapid Ebola Test Shows Promise in African Clinics

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Researchers say fast detection would dramatically improve containment efforts
Atraumatic needles appear to be effective for preventing postdural puncture headache

Atraumatic Needles Prevent Postdural Puncture Headache

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Significantly lower incidence of PDPH with atraumatic S-type versus traumatic Q-type needles
Patients with allergy to Glupearl 19S

Variable Symptoms for Acid-Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Allergy

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Patients manifest symptoms of HWP-wheat-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis, urticaria
Upon hospital admission

Lack of Consistent Supplement Use Documentation for Inpatients

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While more than half of patients used prior to hospitalization, most were not asked upon admission
Pharmacist-managed warfarin therapy is superior to a usual medical care model for management of warfarin therapy

Pharmacist-Managed Warfarin Therapy Beats Usual Care

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Percentage of time in therapeutic range, major bleeding events, hospitalization all in favor of PMWT
Most edible cannabis products sampled in three major U.S. cities are mislabeled

Edible Cannabis Products Often Mislabeled

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Sixty percent contained less active ingredient than label said, while 23 percent had more