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USPSTF: Evidence Lacking on Screening for AFib With ECG

Final Statement Cites Inability to Assess Relative Benefits, Harms

August 15, 2018 08:48 am — On Aug. 7, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force posted a final recommendation statement and final evidence summary on screening for atrial fibrillation with electrocardiography to prevent stroke.

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How Small NYC Primary Care Practices Avoid Burnout Blues

Researchers found that health care professionals in small independent primary care practices reported a lower burnout rate than the national average.
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More Focus on Physician Well-being Stories

06/27/2018 — Study Suggests Link Between FP Scope of Practice, Burnout
04/24/2018 — AAFP Rolls Out Well-being Planner to Help Fight Burnout
03/28/2018 — Speaker Plants 'Seeds of Possibility' for True Well-being

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