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Drug-induced aseptic meningitis following trimethoprim use has been described in a research letter published online Nov. 20 in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.

Trimethoprim-Induced Aseptic Meningitis Described

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Case report describes 87-year-old with 3 episodes; decreasing interval between dose, symptoms
Intraplaque hemorrhage is prevalent in 23.3 percent of asymptomatic patients with type 2 diabetes

RSNA: Intraplaque Hemorrhage Prevalent in Type 2 Diabetes

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IPH seen in 23.3 percent of patients; vessel wall volume significantly different in IPH positive vessels
The use of social media channels and associated benefits for physicians are highlighted in a recent article published by the American Academy of Family Physicians. And guidelines are provided for physicians wishing to become active in social media.

AAFP Recommends Doctors Explore Use of Social Media

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Guidelines provided for physicians wishing to become more active in social media
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Music Can Help Doctors Develop Relationships With Patients

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Cardiologist describes how showing her vulnerability through music has made her a better doctor
Physicians should prescribe generic medications whenever possible

ACP: Physicians Should Prescribe Generic Meds If Possible

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Brand name medications not superior to molecularly identical generic medications
Patients have a lack of understanding about spine surgeons' compensation

Patients Lack Understanding of Spinal Surgeon Compensation

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Survey shows discontinuity between spine surgeon compensation and patients' perceptions
Animal studies have uncovered a compound that might reduce the adverse effects of levodopa. The research was published in the Nov. 18 issue of Neuron.

New Compound May Help Reduce Side Effects From Levodopa

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Studies in mice, monkeys point to a compound that might lessen levodopa's debilitating effects
Electronic portfolios are being used to transform medical students' assessments and track progress as students advance through medical training

E-Portfolio Developed to Assess Millennial Med Students

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Vanderbilt University School of Medicine has developed complex system to chart performance
A small but promised Medicare pay increase has effectively been reduced to zero for all physician specialties

AAFP: Expected 0.5 Percent Pay Increase Reduced to Zero

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Medicare physician fee schedule shows expected Medicare pay increase reduced for all specialties
Occupational burnout appears to reduce clinical faculty members' readiness to change teaching approaches

Burnout Reduces Readiness to Change Teaching Approaches

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Clinical faculty with low occupational burnout more likely to be in action stage of change