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> Children who miss well-child visits are more likely to be admitted to the hospital for preventable reasons, concludes a retrospective observational study in a large integrated healthcare system. Study
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> A Chinese study of 14 patients infected with the novel avian H7N9 flu showed clinical evidence of oseltamivir (Tamiflu) resistance, MedPage Today reported. Article
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> Because of their inside knowledge of medicine, physicians turned plaintiffs' attorneys can prove formidable opponents in malpractice cases. These physicians-lawyers shared a number of insights that could help you avoid getting sued. Article
> People struggling to control their weight also tend to have a hard time finding a doctor they want to stick with, thus compromising continuity of care for a population at increased risk for health problems, according to new research published in the journal Obesity. Article
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