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Preemies receive sucrose for pain relief—new research shows it doesn't stop long-term impacts on development

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Routine assessment of pain and parent education videos are useful initiatives to encourage pain management. However, we do not guarantee individual replies due to the high volume of messages. No national guidelines for best practice exist. Infant pain should be assessed, but international data suggest this isnt always the case.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

A recent study of almost 3 million US patients showed that those who visited primary care were much more likely to receive preventive services : 127% more vaccinations, 122% more colonoscopies, and 75% more mammograms. GPs Prioritize Prevention One reason why GPs can improve health and save costs is their stronger focus on prevention.

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Surfers play crucial role in beach safety according to study

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Although they make a vital contribution to saving lives, bystander rescues often expose untrained individuals to hazardous conditions without the training and equipment available to professionals. This research can inform future beach safety strategies and educational initiatives." Sometimes, bystanders become victims themselves.