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Safety of Single, Dual, and Triple Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation and the Risk of Bleeding
01/04/2011

Asher Block

Asher Block
Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) usually require long-term oral anticoagulation and platelet inhibition, which is indicated by coexisting vascular disease, such as ischemic heart disease. 
Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) usually require long-term oral anticoagulation and platelet inhibition, which is indicated by coexisting vascular disease, such as ischemic heart disease. 
Patients with atrial...
01/04/2011
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Perceptions of Physician and Inpatient Communication
01/04/2011

Tori Socha

Tori Socha
Communication between patients and physicians is central to establishing good clinical relationships. It also improves adherence to medication therapies and patient satisfaction with the care he or she receives. Care that focuses on the...
Communication between patients and physicians is central to establishing good clinical relationships. It also improves adherence to medication therapies and patient satisfaction with the care he or she receives. Care that focuses on the...
Communication between patients...
01/04/2011
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Patient Panel Characteristics and PCP Clinical Performance Rankings
01/04/2011

Tori Socha

Tori Socha
Many healthcare systems use primary care physician (PCP) clinical performance assessment when making decisions about recredentialing; pay-for-performance and public reporting programs are common methods for influencing physician performance. 
Many healthcare systems use primary care physician (PCP) clinical performance assessment when making decisions about recredentialing; pay-for-performance and public reporting programs are common methods for influencing physician performance. 
Many healthcare systems use...
01/04/2011
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Outcomes for Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes Based on Clopidogrel or Aspirin Dose
01/04/2011

Jill Sederstrom

Jill Sederstrom
A new randomized trial comparing doses of clopidogrel and aspirin in patients with acute coronary syndromes who had been referred for an invasive strategy found that there was no significant difference between a double-dose clopidogrel...
A new randomized trial comparing doses of clopidogrel and aspirin in patients with acute coronary syndromes who had been referred for an invasive strategy found that there was no significant difference between a double-dose clopidogrel...
A new randomized trial comparing...
01/04/2011
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Diagnosing and Treating Multiple Sclerosis Remains a Challenge
01/04/2011

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
Although 2.5 million people have multiple sclerosis (MS), diagnosing MS remains difficult and treatment for the disease varies based on numerous factors. 
Although 2.5 million people have multiple sclerosis (MS), diagnosing MS remains difficult and treatment for the disease varies based on numerous factors. 
Although 2.5 million people have...
01/04/2011
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Understanding ERISA’s Impact on Managed Care
01/04/2011

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
According to Mary Emma Karam, senior counsel at Jackson Waller LLP, only 1 of 300 lawyers at her firm completely understands the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), a complicated law that she said befuddles most lawyers. 
According to Mary Emma Karam, senior counsel at Jackson Waller LLP, only 1 of 300 lawyers at her firm completely understands the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), a complicated law that she said befuddles most lawyers. 
According to Mary Emma Karam,...
01/04/2011
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Comparison of Double Dose of Clopidogrel with Standard Dose in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes
01/04/2011

Tori Socha

Tori Socha
Although clopidogrel and aspirin are commonly used agents for patients with cardiovascular disease, uncertainty about the optimal dose for each agent has resulted in wide geographic variations in practice patterns for patients with acute...
Although clopidogrel and aspirin are commonly used agents for patients with cardiovascular disease, uncertainty about the optimal dose for each agent has resulted in wide geographic variations in practice patterns for patients with acute...
Although clopidogrel and aspirin...
01/04/2011
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Clinicians Can Use Predictors to Identify Risk of Atherothrombosis
01/04/2011

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
A recent analysis of a large international registry found that clinicians can utilize clinical descriptors to predict future ischemic events in outpatients with atherothrombosis. During a 4-year follow-up period, subgroups of atherothrombotic...
A recent analysis of a large international registry found that clinicians can utilize clinical descriptors to predict future ischemic events in outpatients with atherothrombosis. During a 4-year follow-up period, subgroups of atherothrombotic...
A recent analysis of a large...
01/04/2011
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Feature
Routine Mammograms Cut Breast Cancer Mortality Modestly
01/04/2011

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
A recent study found that routine mammography screening reduced the mortality rate from breast cancer. However, this benefit accounted for only about one-third of the total reduction in breast cancer death rates.
A recent study found that routine mammography screening reduced the mortality rate from breast cancer. However, this benefit accounted for only about one-third of the total reduction in breast cancer death rates.
A recent study found that...
01/04/2011
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Feature
Venous Thromboembolism Common and Serious for Cancer Patients
01/04/2011

Tim Casey

Tim Casey
Approximately 20% of cancer patients suffer from venous thromboembolism, which is 4 to 7 times more likely in cancer patients than in the general population and can lead to long-term complications.
Approximately 20% of cancer patients suffer from venous thromboembolism, which is 4 to 7 times more likely in cancer patients than in the general population and can lead to long-term complications.
Approximately 20% of cancer...
01/04/2011
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Opioid medications have been proven effective in treating chronic pain; however, they are also associated with misuse, abuse, and diversion. 
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A recent study found that individuals are more likely to stop taking their medication after a heart attack if the appearance of their medication changes without explanation [Ann Intern Med. 2014;161(2):96-103]. Aaron S. Kesselheim, MD, JD,...
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On Tuesday, the US Senate confirmed Scott Gottlieb, MD, to head the US Food and Drug Administration.
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Behavior Focused Care: The Next Frontier
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Asaf Kleinbort, CEO and cofounder, Me...
“The next frontier in public health will be scalable personalized communication, and it will seismically change the interactions between payer, provider, and health care recipient,” says Asaf Kleinbort, CEO and cofounder, Medorion.
“The next frontier in public health will be scalable personalized communication, and it will seismically change the interactions between payer, provider, and health care recipient,” says Asaf Kleinbort, CEO and cofounder, Medorion.
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Learn about the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on payers and patients, highlighting the changes in Medicare benefits and drug coverage coming in 2025 and 2026.
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Learn about developments in federal legislation and regulations within the pharmacy landscape shaping the future of managed care in an interview with a session presenter from AMCP 2024.
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Delve into the rising demand for anti-obesity medications, the complexities of obesity management, and the importance of personalized approaches in improving cardiometabolic health in this insightful interview.
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Join us in exploring the challenges and opportunities in the development, approval, and integration of digital therapeutic solutions with ZS Associates consultant Yash Prajapati.
Join us in exploring the challenges and opportunities in the development, approval, and integration of digital therapeutic solutions with ZS Associates consultant Yash Prajapati.
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Learn about the state of digital therapeutics for disease management such as diabetes care in terms of cost, outcomes, integration, and more with Dr Mansur Shomali, CMO at Welldoc.
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