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More Diverticulitis in Areas With Low-UV Light Exposure
Low versus high UV areas have higher rate of diverticulitis admissions, diverticular abscess
Physicians Rank the Best EHR Systems of 2014
EHRs ranked in five performance areas, including quality of care, patient portal, technical support
PCPs Can Use U/S to Rationalize Tx in Acute Shoulder Pain
Rotator cuff disease present in 81 percent of patients; an age of 40 or older strongly linked to disease
Reviews Summarize Efficacy of Depression Tx in Primary Care
Sets stage for implementation leading to successful clinical improvement in primary care
Omega-3s May Counteract Mercury Toxicity From Fish
No developmental problems seen in children of frequent seafood eaters from Seychelles islands
High Levels of Formaldehyde Seen in E-Cigarette Vapor
Levels up to 15 times higher than regular cigarettes
Increased Physical Activity Seen After TKR in Developing World
Study in Dominican Republic shows participation in physical activities up in varied life domains
Overuse of Abx for Travelers’ Diarrhea Creating Superbugs
Researchers recommend caution when using antibiotics to treat digestive ills while abroad
Hormonal Contraceptives Linked to Higher Risk of Glioma
But odds of any one user getting the tumor remain extremely small, experts stress
Metabolic Syndrome May Raise Death Risk Postangiography
Significantly increased risk for stable patients but not for those with acute coronary syndrome
