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Moderate drinking may harm heart health in the elderly

Moderate Alcohol Intake May Harm Elderly Hearts

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Research seems to question current recommendations regarding alcohol consumption
Despite hints from prior research that soy supplements might help asthma patients breathe easier

Soy Supplements Deemed Ineffective in Asthma Care

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Clinical trial refutes prior notion that the nutrient might boost lung function
While the percentage of hospitals that send breastfeeding mothers home with formula packs has fallen dramatically during the last several years

Fewer U.S. Hospitals Sending New Moms Home With Formula

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But CDC survey finds one-third continue the practice, which can undermine breastfeeding efforts
Hospice care may help a surviving spouse better cope with depression following the death of a loved one

Hospice May Help Surviving Spouse Cope With Death

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Study suggests improved coping for those whose loved ones had end-of-life care
Dietary fat

Fat, Protein, Glycemic Index All Modify Postprandial Glycemia

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High-fat/protein meals need more insulin than lower-fat/protein meals with same carbohydrate content
Many patients with cancer are interested in comprehensive tumor genetic profiling (CGP)

ASCO: Many Cancer Patients Interested in Genetic Profiling

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Two-thirds of patients feel that tumor profiling could improve their treatment; many will pay out of pocket
A man who returned to the United States after traveling to Liberia in West Africa has died of Lassa fever

CDC: U.S. Traveler Returning From Liberia Dies of Lassa Fever

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Only sixth known case in United States since 1969, but virus is much less deadly than Ebola
For patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Return to Sports Starts at Three Months Post Scoliosis Surgery

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Return to running, noncontact/contact sports, and collision sports by three, six, 12 months, respectively
For patients with suspected pulmonary embolism

Many Incidental Findings From CT Angiography for Suspected PE

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Value of incidental diagnoses unclear
Caution should be exercised with use of electronic health record documentation short cuts

Caution Urged When Using EHR Shortcut Features

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Information should be checked and updated to avoid cloning and up-coding