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MMR Vaccination Rates Might Be As Low As 50 Percent

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Analysis estimates MMR vaccination rates at 50 to 86 percent among exposed population in recent outbreak
Based on current demographics and utilization of primary care services

Researchers Estimate Physician Shortage for 2035

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Additional 1,700 primary care residency slots will be necessary by 2035 based on current production
A new model has been proposed for classification of hypersensitivity/allergic diseases ahead of the 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases

New Model Proposed for Hypersensitivity/Allergic Disease

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International collaboration validated classification proposal using crowdsourcing
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
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is listening to physicians and wants to address the regulatory burdens they face

HHS Wants to Help Restore Joy of Medicine

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Agency listening to physicians and addressing concerns including EHR usability, meaningful use
Researchers are not promptly reporting the results of clinical trials to ClinicalTrials.gov

Clinical Trial Data Often Not Reported in Timely Manner

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Delays in filing findings on new treatments mean patients aren't informed, researcher says
A majority of Americans taking part in a new poll said they'd be interested in genetic testing to see if they or their children are at risk for serious illnesses. The findings were published online March 6 in Public Health Genomics.

Poll: Majority of Americans Interested in Genetic Testing

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But researchers wonder if everyone is adept at accurately interpreting test results
U.S. regulators have approved a controversial powdered alcohol product called Palcohol

Powdered Alcohol Approved by U.S. Regulators

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Freeze-dried alcohol can be mixed with water to create an alcoholic drink
In the wake of the measles outbreak that has generated headlines for months

HealthDay/Harris Poll: More Americans in Favor of Vaccination

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Survey results in wake of measles outbreak
Raising the legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21 would save hundreds of thousands of lives and substantially reduce the number of smokers in the United States

IOM: Raise Legal Age to 21 for Tobacco Purchase

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Such a move would save thousands of lives and lower number of smokers, says Institute of Medicine