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A new study suggests that runners over the age of 30 who transition from traditional running shoes to minimalist shoes should do so cautiously to avoid injury. The findings are scheduled to be presented this week at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

AAOS: Minimalist Running Shoes May Need Longer Transition

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People over 30 may take more time to safely adjust to 'minimalist' shoes
Young baseball players often feel pressure from parents or coaches to continue playing despite arm pain

AAOS: Many Parents Unaware of Youth Pitching Guidelines

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Also, young players feel pressure from parents or coaches to continue playing despite arm pain
For older women

Exercise Training Cuts Rate of Injurious Falls in Older Women

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Reduction in rate of injurious falls and injured fallers; neither exercise nor vitamin D impact fall rate
The incidence rate of fractures is significantly higher in patients following hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation compared to the general U.S. population

Fracture Rate Higher Following Stem Cell Transplant

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Findings in patients undergoing stem cell transplant versus general U.S. population
Efforts are underway to offer technological solutions to the burdens associated with prior authorizations

Electronic Solutions Underway for Rx Prior Authorizations

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Two technology companies offering solutions that embed electronic PA in e-prescribing process
The Obama Administration reported Monday the largest drop in the number of Americans without health insurance since the Johnson administration expanded health coverage through Medicare and Medicaid 50 years ago.

More Than 16 Million Americans Have Gained Coverage Under ACA

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White House announces historic drop in number of uninsured Americans
An eight-week jyoti meditation program is effective for patients with chronic neck pain

Jyoti Meditation Program Effective for Chronic Neck Pain

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Reductions in pain, pain-related bothersomeness with meditation versus exercise control
Early imaging is not associated with improved outcomes at one year among older adults with a new primary care visit for back pain

Early Imaging Doesn’t Improve Back Pain Outcomes in Seniors

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For older adults with new primary care visit for back pain, no improvement with early imaging
Medical specialties vary by gender

Gender-Specific Variation in Medical Specialties

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About 85 percent of ob-gyn residents are female, while more males in surgery, emergency medicine
Your voice may be the key to landing a new job

Getting Heard May Be Key to Getting New Job

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Pitch for job was more convincing when evaluators heard it than when they read it