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Physicians Should Weigh Mandatory Flu Vaccination for Staff
A federal advisory committee recommends that healthcare employers "strongly consider" mandatory immunization for employees if voluntary efforts fall short.
Medscape Medical News, February 10, 2012
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Don't Screen for Adrenal Hyperplasia in Preemies: Study
In preterm newborns, routine screening for adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency (21-OHD) isn't worthwhile because the positive predictive value is very low in these babies.
Reuters Health Information, February 10, 2012
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Stealing Physician IDs Yields 77-Month Prison Term
Stealing the identities of physicians to submit almost $19 million in fraudulent Medicare claims has landed a California man in prison for 6.5 years, the government has announced.
Medscape Medical News, February 10, 2012
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'Let's Move!' Aids Physicians in Childhood Obesity Prevention
Experts say the campaign not only makes it easier to talk about obesity with children's parents in the exam room but also targets systemic causes of the epidemic outside the office.
Medscape Medical News, February 10, 2012
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Risk Factors Add Up to Allergic Rhinitis in Adolescence
Medscape Medical News, February 10, 2012
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Snack Bars and Junk Food Common in Schools: Study
Reuters Health Information, February 10, 2012
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Cesarean Delivery No Safer for Small Gestational Age Infants
Medscape Medical News, February 10, 2012
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Does Sex Education Keep Girls From Becoming Teen Moms?
Reuters Health Information, February 10, 2012
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Enuresis in Children: Combination Therapy Effective
Medscape Medical News, February 10, 2012
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AAOS
Failure Rate Varies With Expandable Femur Prostheses
Medscape Medical News, February 10, 2012
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Probiotic Effects in Infants Last Until 4 Years of Age
Medscape Medical News, February 10, 2012
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Teen Pregnancy, Abortion Rates at Record Low, Study Says
Reuters Health Information, February 9, 2012