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Nurse-managed protocols associated with modest improvement in control of chronic conditions, analysis finds
Medication titration by nurses according to protocols was associated with a modest improvement in control of chronic diseases in outpatient practice, a recent review and meta-analysis found.
Combining smoking cessation therapies improves abstinence rates
Varenicline in combination with nicotine replacement therapy was more effective than varenicline alone in helping smokers quit, a study found.
MKSAP Quiz: 5-year history of slowly progressive dysphagia
A 25-year-old man is evaluated for a 5-year history of slowly progressive solid-food dysphagia that is accompanied by a sensation of food sticking in his lower retrosternal area. He has compensated by modifying his diet and avoiding fibrous meats. He has not lost weight, and he has not had trouble drinking liquids. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
Varying appearance of generic pills may affect medication adherence after MI
Adherence to medications after myocardial infarction (MI) in patients with cardiovascular disease may be affected by variation in pill appearance, according to a new study.
Selective COX-2 inhibitors associated with slightly increased risk for adverse cardiovascular events in postmenopausal women
Postmenopausal women who used selective COX-2 inhibitors and NSAIDs with more COX-2 than COX-1 inhibition had a modestly increased risk for cardiovascular events, a study concluded.
Early hospital-initiated rehab for chronic respiratory disease shows no benefit versus usual care
Patients hospitalized for chronic respiratory disease did not appear to benefit from early rehab started during their hospital stay versus usual care, according to a new study.
Physicians and teaching hospitals begin registering in CMS's Open Payments
Physicians and teaching hospitals must register with the Open Payments system if they want the opportunity to review and dispute data submitted by applicable manufacturers and applicable group purchasing organizations (GPOs) prior to public posting on Sept. 30.
Clinicians needed for survey on patient health behaviors
ACP is making available to its members an online survey that is part of research being conducted at Baylor College of Medicine to explore the influence of behavioral counseling used by primary care practitioners with patients exhibiting risky health behaviors.
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