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Uganda ends school year early as it tries to contain growing Ebola outbreak

NPR Health - Shots

But doctors are hopeful that public health measures may be enough to stop the spread. Since the outbreak began in September, eight children have died — and there is no approved vaccine. Image credit: Hajarah Nalwadda/AP)

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Using the Internet to reach doctors, numbers don’t matter. What you have to say and how you say are more important.

World of DTC Marketing

If the message is promotional, there is a high likelihood you will get a poor response, but if the message contains important updates, it is more likely to be read. Finally, after the storm of the pandemic, many doctors re suddenly overwhelmed with patients. When using the Internet to reach doctors, numbers don’t matter.

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The Longevity Breakthrough Your Doctor Won't Tell You About

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Salt in soluble paracetamol linked to increase risk of cardiovascular disease and death

Scienmag

Doctors have warned that people should try to avoid taking dissolving, fizzy paracetamol that contains salt, following findings from a large study that shows a link with a significantly increased risk of heart attacks, stroke, heart failure and death.

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Patient care improves when hospitals choose a single vendor for medical records software, study shows

Medical Xpress

Electronic medical records (EMR) are digital versions of the paper charts in doctors' offices and hospitals that contain notes and information collected by and used for health care providers.

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Just how bad is Facebook health information? Really bad

World of DTC Marketing

Experiences from current patients do provide some context but too often contain lousy advice. They should also be reminded that the most credible sources of information are their doctors and medical journal studies which can be accessed online. I was also shocked by people questioning their doctor’s treatment recommendations.

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