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A prosthesis for people with above-the-knee amputations who cannot use a conventional device has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves Novel Leg Prosthesis for AKAs

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New device adheres to the leg with fixtures and screws implanted into the remaining thigh bone
Experts are speaking out against "sunburn art

Trend Alert: Sunburn ‘Art’ Growing Presence on Social Media

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Experts warn against the dangers of the increasingly popular practice
One-third of young adults in the United States are too overweight to be in the military

Weight Disqualifies 1 in 3 Young Adults From U.S. Military

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61 percent rise in obesity among the U.S. military's active duty forces since 2002
Wildfires create air pollution that fuels the risk for cardiovascular events

Wildfires Can Trigger Acute Coronary Events for Miles Around

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Strongest association seen for men and people 65 and older
Measures can be taken to encourage patients to use patient portals to help ensure practices meet current Stage 2 meaningful use requirements

AMA Suggests Ways to Encourage Use of Patient Portals

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Suggestions include training staff on portal use; showing patients how to use the portal
For patients with systemic amyloidosis

Antibodies to Serum Amyloid P Deplete Amyloid Deposits

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Phase 1 study shows safe, efficient depletion of deposits in liver, kidney in systemic amyloidosis
An individual's genetic makeup may determine whether an HIV vaccine will work

Genes May Be Key to a Better HIV Vaccine

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Findings challenge one-shot-fits-all approach, could guide development of future vaccines
Strategies should be adopted to help with implementation of the Choosing Wisely program

Choosing Wisely: How to Implement in Clinical Practice

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Strategies to improve chance of success include familiarization with evidence behind recs

Standing Work May Have Long-Term Health Consequences

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Significant fatigue effect seen in muscle twitch force after five hours of standing work
A healthy eating intervention is associated with lower gestational weight gain and fasting glucose than a physical activity intervention

Early Healthy Eating Intervention in Pregnancy Helps Obese Women

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Healthy eating tops physical activity intervention for obese pregnant women at risk of GDM