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Patients with HIV and HIV-associated sensory neuropathy have reduced corneal nerve fiber density

Reduced Corneal Nerve Fiber Density in Patients With HIV

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In vivo corneal confocal microscopy could help identify abnormality in corneal nerve fibers in HIV
Medical students frequently do not achieve mastery of the skills necessary for accurate measurement of blood pressure

Medical Students Lacking Proficiency in BP Measurements

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Among 159 medical students, a mean of 4.1 elements out of 11 were performed properly
About one in 20 women in the U.S. territories who were infected with Zika during pregnancy had babies with possible Zika-associated birth defects

CDC: ~5 Percent of Pregnancies With Zika Result in Birth Defects

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Birth defects can occur following infection during any trimester
A new bill with tort reforms to protect Iowa physicians will take effect July 1

New Bill With Tort Reforms Will Protect Iowa Physicians

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Reforms include limiting noneconomic damages for intangibles, stronger expert witness standards
The United States has larger income-related differences in perceptions of health and health care than other middle- and high-income countries

U.S. Leads in Income-Based Health Care Inequalities

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More public tolerance for health care inequalities seen in United States than other countries
Most patients with active uveitis of unknown origin with abnormal chest radiographs have findings consistent with sarcoidosis

Abnormal Chest Radiograph in Active Uveitis Often Sarcoidosis

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Fifteen percent of patients with active uveitis of unknown origin have abnormal chest radiographs
High-deductible health plans are becoming more common among U.S. adults with employer-sponsored health insurance coverage

CDC: High-Deductible Health Plan Use Rising Among Employers

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These employees more likely to face financial barriers to care, researchers find
Patient portals can successfully offer access to physicians without office visits

Health System Sees Success With E-Visits Via Patient Portal

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Portal offers access to physicians without an office visit for certain common symptoms
A new marking method can improve the accuracy of incision and curettage of eyelid chalazia

Marking Can Improve Accuracy of Eyelid Chalazia Curettage

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Marking center of chalazion and around central dot improves accuracy after distortion from anesthesia
For effective hand hygiene

Cool Water Works As Well As Hot for Ridding Hands of Germs

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Time spent scrubbing hands with soap more important that water temperature