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Weight Disqualifies 1 in 3 Young Adults From U.S. Military
61 percent rise in obesity among the U.S. military's active duty forces since 2002
Failed Communication Associated With Readmission
But, after adjustment for other variables, link not significant
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy Best at 90 Pulses/Min
Difference in outcomes due to patients with proximal and mid ureteral, not distal, stones
Written Reflections Offer Insight Into Physician Communication
Common themes include interdependence of communication, subtleties of patient behavior
Coronary Artery Calcium Score Has Long-Term Prognostic Utility
CAC=0 offers almost 15-year warranty against mortality, with no difference based on age, gender
Geographic Expansion of High-Risk Areas for Lyme Disease
From 1993 to 2012, number of counties with high risk up in northeastern, north-central states
Early Healthy Eating Intervention in Pregnancy Helps Obese Women
Healthy eating tops physical activity intervention for obese pregnant women at risk of GDM
Standing Work May Have Long-Term Health Consequences
Significant fatigue effect seen in muscle twitch force after five hours of standing work
Choosing Wisely: How to Implement in Clinical Practice
Strategies to improve chance of success include familiarization with evidence behind recs
Genes May Be Key to a Better HIV Vaccine
Findings challenge one-shot-fits-all approach, could guide development of future vaccines
