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Honesty Is a Sometimes Policy for Many Physicians
One in 10 physicians reports having lied to a patient within the previous 12 months; 1 in 5 did not fully disclose a medical mistake because they feared a lawsuit, according to a new study.
Medscape Medical News, February 8, 2012
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PPIs Better for Preventing Upper GI Bleeding in the ICU
In critically ill patients, PPIs are more effective than histamine H2-receptor antagonists in reducing the risk of gastroduodenal stress-related mucosal bleeding.
Reuters Health Information, February 8, 2012
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Adjuvant Chemotherapy Slows Gastric Cancer
When gastric cancer is operable, a chemotherapy combination improves disease-free survival after surgery, according to a large trial.
Medscape Medical News, February 8, 2012
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Individual-Mandate Foes Warn of Affordable 'Car' Act
In a brief filed with the Supreme Court, state officials opposed to the Affordable Care Act said the individual mandate to obtain health insurance presages mandates to buy cars and other goods.
Medscape Medical News, February 7, 2012
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H. pylori Tied to Higher Diabetes Risk
Reuters Health Information, February 7, 2012
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War Savings for 'Doc Fix' Complicated by Congressional Rules
Kaiser Health News, February 7, 2012
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Higher-Than-Normal Thyroxine Doses a Clue to Celiac Disease
Reuters Health Information, February 6, 2012
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Coffee Lowers Liver Fibrosis Risk in Certain Patients
Medscape Medical News, February 6, 2012
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Fewer Calories Does Not Reduce Ventilator Use
Medscape Medical News, February 6, 2012
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Allergan Stops Lap-Band Sales to '1-800-Get-Thin' Surgeons
Medscape Medical News, February 4, 2012
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'Symbiotic' Dietary Supplements Ease Constipation in Women
Reuters Health Information, February 3, 2012
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Physician Groups Say 5010 Standards Hurt Cash Flow
Medscape Medical News, February 3, 2012