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For postmenopausal women

Lycopene Inversely Linked to Renal Cell Carcinoma Risk

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Findings from 96,196 postmenopausal women enrolled in Women's Health Initiative
In an environment where patients are increasingly aware of the costs of health care

High Deductible Plans Factor Into Physician-Patient Relationship

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Physicians may want to be proactive by detailing costs and options for patients
From 1980 to 2010 the Latino physician shortage worsened

Latino Physician Shortage Has Worsened Since 1980

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Decrease in Latino physician rate per 100,000 of the Latino population from 1980 to 2010
Patients struggling with chronic kidney disease who routinely consume meat-rich

Kidney Failure Risk in CKD Up With High-Acid, Meat-Rich Diet

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Switching to regimen higher in fruits, veggies might help stave off organ failure, researchers say
Patients often prefer physicians with formal attire and white coats

Patients Tend to Prefer Formal Physician Attire

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Patient preferences influenced by age, geographic location, context of care
New research from South Africa suggests that HIV may not be a barrier for kidney transplants between people infected with the virus. The study appears in the Feb. 12 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

HIV+ to HIV+ Kidney Transplantation May Be Feasible

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South African researchers report 'impressive' results in 27 cases
Yoga is increasingly popular among U.S. adults and children

Americans’ Complementary Health Approaches Changing

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Yoga practice and fish oil use up, some other supplement use down
Given that physicians are chosen for meaningful use audits at random

Seven Tips Help Doctors Prepare for Meaningful Use Audits

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Best way to prepare for an audit is to assume it will happen and make sure MU requirements are met
A review of U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspection reports between 1998 and 2013 revealed 57 clinical trials in which regulators had uncovered violations serious enough to earn the agency's most severe classification -- "official action indicated

Research Misconduct ID’d by FDA Often Unreported in Literature

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Only three of 78 published studies mentioned issues of concern uncovered by FDA
For medical students

Confidence Not Accurate Measure of Prescribing Competence

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Fourth-year medical students show lack of insight into their own prescribing strengths and weaknesses