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Infectious Disease Alert Updates
Remaining Questions in Syphilis Treatment; The Great Imitator Imitates Again
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Dancing to Improve Balance and Quality of Life in Healthy Seniors
This prospective cohort study found that healthy volunteers aged 63-80 years who participated in 18 months of a dance intervention experienced an increase in more hippocampal regions and greater improvements in balance compared to their age- and sex-matched peers who underwent 18 months of an aerobic fitness intervention.
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Physical Activity and Diet Following Bariatric Surgery
Patients who underwent bariatric surgery reported more physical activity and less energy intake than those who were eligible for, but did not undergo, bariatric surgery; however, physical activity still did not reach recommended levels.
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Considering Weight Loss and More to Alleviate Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obesity is a primary cause of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and improvements in weight and other lifestyle factors can yield benefits for OSA and related comorbidities.
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Report: Commercial Insurance Flaws Affect Patient Safety, Ability to Pay
An analysis reveals the average family insurance premium cost increased 47% in 11 years.
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The Case for a Team Approach to Manage Agitated Patients
While many EDs have instituted mechanisms to quickly trigger security staff, a Connecticut hospital created a unique team-based protocol that includes security and clinicians. Everyone works together to protect staff and prevent the need for restraints, sedatives, or other potentially harmful interventions. After three years, staff report they feel safer, and new data show the approach is associated with a lower rate of physical restraint use.
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Remain Vigilant for Signs of Monkeypox
Emergency clinicians should include the possibility of monkeypox in any patient presenting with early symptoms suggestive of the illness and certainly for those with a new rash and epidemiological risk factors.
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Call Patients to Reinforce Discharge Instructions, Stress Need for Follow-Up Care
Follow-up calls to patients after they have been discharged may be far down on the priority list for busy EDs. However new data suggest such calls can ensure patients understand their discharge instructions and prevent repeat visits.
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New Checklist Offers Roadmap for Improved Diagnostic Performance
Researchers created 10 high-priority practices they maintain are key to promoting diagnostic excellence.
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Documentation Mistakes Lead to Significant Malpractice Awards
Ensure charts are generated honestly, and check to make sure key care decisions are carefully documented regarding consent.