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How fast does the Grim Reaper walk? Receiver operating characteristics curve analysis in healthy men aged 70 and over. |
Stanaway FF, Gnjidic D, Blyth FM, Le Couteur DG, Naganathan V, Waite L, et al. |
Walking Speed of the Grim Reaper Background: Walking speed, an objective measure of physical capability in older adults, is associated with dose-dependent mortality risk.1 Does the associ... |
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Gummed-up memory: chewing gum impairs short-term recall. |
Kozlov MD, Hughes RW, Jones DM. |
Chewing Gum and Short-Term Memory Background: Studies suggest that chewing gum, unlike other concurrent activities, enhances cognition and memory.1,2 Does gum chewing improve short-term me... |
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Perceptions of flatulence from bean consumption among adults in 3 feeding studies. |
Winham DM, Hutchins AM. |
Perception of Flatulence from Beans Background: Although considered healthy, legumes are often avoided for fear of flatulence.1,2 Are these bean-induced fears warranted?Design and P... |
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Swearing as a response to pain: effect of daily swearing frequency. |
Stephens R, Umland C. |
Daily Swearing and Pain Response (See comment at end of this issue.) Background: Swearing in response to pain attenuates the sensation of pain in most people.1 Does this pain-alleviating ... |
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ED Satisfaction |
www.epmonthly.com/wellness/work-and-life/my-best-press-ganey-scores-yet-video |
Emergency Department Enhancements and Patient Satisfaction Background: Patient satisfaction is a critical quality-of-care measure and integral to the practice of palliative medicine. Emergency ... |
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