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Influenza-like Illness Activity Has Been High for ...

The CDC reports that influenza-like illness activity has been high for weeks, and is continuing to increase. Combined wi ...

Filed under: Infectious Diseases, Public Health


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Mistakes in the Ambulatory Care Setting

A report published in late October entitled "Deep Dive: Safe Ambulatory Care, Strategies for Patient Safety and Ris ...

Filed under: Health Policy and Trends, Practice Management/Career, Public Health


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Raynaud's Phenomenon: A Common Sense Approach to D ...

Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) is all too common in New England during the colder months of the year. In October, we often se ...

Filed under: Miscellaneous, Rheumatology


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Can High-dose Vitamin D Prevent Functional Decline ...

Lower extremity functional decline in our elderly population is a major risk factor for falls, hip fracture, frailty, an ...

Filed under: Miscellaneous, Orthopedics, Preventive Medicine


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Intermittent Fasting

If you think about how humans have been eating for centuries, it has likely included some "natural" intermittent fasting ...

Filed under: Cardiometabolic, Miscellaneous, Preventive Medicine, Public Health


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Circadian Rhythms and Metabolic Syndrome

As researchers explore the complex relationship of circadian rhythm and metabolic syndrome, they are searching for root ...

Filed under: Cardiometabolic, Miscellaneous, Preventive Medicine, Public Health


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The Continued Study of an Old Drug: Aspirin

It started out by taking extract from the willow tree and using it as a medicinal agent well over 150 years ago. Today, ...

Filed under: Cardiometabolic, Miscellaneous


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Do Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners Kn ...

As a practicing clinician, do you know what you bill for? Do you know how much is asked for in the bills that are sent t ...

Filed under: Health Policy and Trends, NPs & PAs, Practice Management/Career


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Older Driver Safety Awareness Week

December 2-6, 2019 is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week. This week aims to promote public understanding of the importan ...

Filed under: Miscellaneous


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