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Healio Minute Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Edition: Cinnamon stunts challenged, fitness fading faster, physician mindsets do matter

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

Clinicians urged to talk down ‘cinnamon challenge’

Healio.com/Pediatrics: Online video stunts overlook risk of ED visits, hospitalization and collapsed lungs. Read more.

Younger generations losing fitness faster

Healio.com/Cardiology: Cardiovascular issues arise 15 years sooner compared to previous generations. Read more.

Physician-authors suggest a meeting of the mindsets

Healio.com/Ophthalmology: Physicians cautioned that “owning” their decisions includes owning up to personal proclivities. Read more.

Revisional gastric banding surgery put to the test

Healio.com/Gastroenterology: After complications or failure to lose weight, revisional surgery yields results. Read more.

SARS 10-year anniversary prompts CDC to examine preparedness

Healio.com/Infectious Disease: Global response capacities still far below levels agreed to in 2007. Read more.