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New classification of licensure for assistant physicians has been created

Public Opinion Sought on New Licensure for Assistant Physicians

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Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts seeking public opinion prior to filing rules
The benefit of sublingual immunotherapy over placebo for seasonal grass pollen allergies is small

Sublingual Immunotherapy Offers Little Benefit for Grass Allergy

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For serious seasonal allergies, shots may be more effective, researcher says
Obesity is associated with less frequent and less consistent contraceptive use among sexually active 18- to 19-year-old girls

Obese Teen Girls Less Likely to Use Contraception

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No difference in frequency of sex according to weight status among 18- to 19-year-old girls
For kindergarten students

Physician-Provided Oral Health Services Cut Dental Caries

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However, no improvement in subsequent use of treatment services in dental settings
Work flow

Three Issues to Consider Before Selecting EHR

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Work flow, features and functionality, and technical infrastructure should all be considered
Internet-savvy Americans would like to add their doctors to their group of Facebook friends or e-mail contacts

Patients Want Online Access to Physicians, Health Records

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But many are unaware of existing options, findings suggest
A mutation in the H3N2 virus led to a mismatch between it and the H3N2 strain used to create the 2014-2015 vaccine

H3N2 Mutation to Blame for Low Efficacy of 2014-15 Flu Vaccine

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Strain of H3N2 virus that was circulating did not match strain used in vaccine
Nutrition experts are supporting a federal decision to drop recommended restrictions on total fat consumption in the forthcoming 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

U.S. Dietary Guidelines Will No Longer Focus on Fat

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Nutrition experts endorse decision to drop restrictions, focus on quality of food instead
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
Telemedicine can address access and physician workforce shortages and should be encouraged within the framework of the medical home

AAP Evaluates Potential Impact of Telemedicine in Pediatrics

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Telemedicine has potential to improve access and physician workforce shortages