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Tap the power of words when counseling about divorce
SAN FRANCISCO – Be prepared to monitor for and identify outcomes that commonly result from divorce.
Opinion

‘Doc in a box’ vs.’tele-teaming’: Contending models of telepsychiatric care
As articulated by Steve Daviss, MD, DFAPA, in the inaugural column of Techiatry, the adoption and diffusion of telepsychiatry (live two-way...
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Inhaled antibiotic for bronchiectasis shows promise
LOS ANGELES – Long-term inhaled ciprofloxacin therapy appears to be a safe and effective treatment option in patients with bronchiectasis, results...
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Guideline: Supplemental, dietary calcium both heart safe
Both dietary and supplemental calcium should be considered safe for the cardiovascular system as long as total intake doesn’t exceed 2,000-2,500...
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COPD spirometry use suboptimal in primary care
LOS ANGELES
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MOC debate heats up
The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) recently unveiled its first attempt to revitalize the maintenance of certification (MOC) program...
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Lung cancer screening found effective in a community hospital
Lung cancer screening with low-dose CT scans in a community hospital setting replicates results from international and multicenter trials when it...
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Smoking-attributable cancer mortality highest in Kentucky
Almost 29% of cancer deaths among U.S. adults aged 35 years and older were attributable to cigarette smoking in 2014
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Joint European atrial fibrillation guidelines break new ground
ROME – The novel oral anticoagulants are now strongly recommended over warfarin for stroke prevention.