Childhood Neurologic Conditions: Neuroanatomic Abnormalities.

Abnormal head shape and size often are apparent in infancy and typically are noted by caregivers or by clinicians on physical examination. Positional plagiocephaly consists of deformation of the skull not associated with an underlying skull fusion abnormality. This should be differentiated from craniosynostosis, which is the premature fusion of one or more skull sutures.

Sit-Stand Desks and Physical Self-care Behaviors in a Family Medicine Residency.

Introduction: More than 50% of primary care physicians' practice involves sedentary desk work. Growing evidence suggests a link between sedentary workplace behaviors and increased morbidity and mortality. Research on the effects of sit-stand desks in the workplace suggests that sit-stand desks reduce sedentary behaviors.

Characteristics of Patients With Existing Advance Directives: Evaluating Motivations Around Advance Care Planning.

Introduction: Although 80% of patients endorse an advance directive (AD), less than 35% of American adults have a documented AD. Much research has been done on barriers to creating ADs; however, there is a paucity of research addressing motivations for creating ADs. Previous research has identified 4 categories of influence for engaging in advance care planning (ACP).