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Genetics May Play a Role in Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
03/21/2011
Rare variants of genes involved in idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism contribute to the occurrence of functional hypothalamic amenorrhea in some women. 
Rare variants of genes involved in idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism contribute to the occurrence of functional hypothalamic amenorrhea in some women. 
Rare variants of genes involved...
03/21/2011
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Evaluating a Program to Reduce MRSA Infections after Cardiothoracic Surgery
03/21/2011
Although the incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs) after cardiothoracic (CT) surgery is relatively low, these infections can carry significant morbidity and mortality and can incur substantial costs. The overall incidence of serious...
Although the incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs) after cardiothoracic (CT) surgery is relatively low, these infections can carry significant morbidity and mortality and can incur substantial costs. The overall incidence of serious...
Although the incidence of...
03/21/2011
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Study Finds No Difference in Patency Between Radial Artery Grafts and Saphenous Vein Grafts
03/21/2011
A new study of angiographic patency for male patients undergoing first-time elective coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) found no difference in 1-year patency for those who had radial artery grafts compared with those who received...
A new study of angiographic patency for male patients undergoing first-time elective coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) found no difference in 1-year patency for those who had radial artery grafts compared with those who received...
A new study of angiographic...
03/21/2011
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Analysis of Transparency in Journal Disclosures
03/21/2011
Although it is standard practice for medical journals to require authors to disclose industry relationships, the requirements vary among journals and are often not specific, according to researchers. 
Although it is standard practice for medical journals to require authors to disclose industry relationships, the requirements vary among journals and are often not specific, according to researchers. 
Although it is standard practice...
03/21/2011
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Non–Evidence-Based ICD Implantations in the United States
03/21/2011
Based on clinical and randomized controlled trials, practice guidelines for implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) therapy for primary prevention were established in 2006 and 2008. A 40-day period following a myocardial infarction (MI)...
Based on clinical and randomized controlled trials, practice guidelines for implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) therapy for primary prevention were established in 2006 and 2008. A 40-day period following a myocardial infarction (MI)...
Based on clinical and randomized...
03/21/2011
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Telemonitoring versus Usual Care in Patients with Heart Failure
03/21/2011
Patients with heart failure require rehospitalization at a high rate, creating a need to develop strategies to improve outcomes in these patients.
Patients with heart failure require rehospitalization at a high rate, creating a need to develop strategies to improve outcomes in these patients.
Patients with heart failure...
03/21/2011
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Treatment Decision Making for Elderly Patients with Multimorbidities
03/21/2011
Primary care clinicians are caring for an increasing number of older patients who have multiple diseases and conditions. Providing optimal care for these patients is a complex task, made more difficult by seemingly contradictory evidence of...
Primary care clinicians are caring for an increasing number of older patients who have multiple diseases and conditions. Providing optimal care for these patients is a complex task, made more difficult by seemingly contradictory evidence of...
Primary care clinicians are...
03/21/2011
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Candesartan a Better Treatment for Patients with Heart Failure
03/21/2011
In a head-to-head study, researchers found that compared with losartan, candesartan is associated with lower all-cause mortality in patients with heart failure (HF). In a study presented in the Journal of the American Medical Association...
In a head-to-head study, researchers found that compared with losartan, candesartan is associated with lower all-cause mortality in patients with heart failure (HF). In a study presented in the Journal of the American Medical Association...
In a head-to-head study,...
03/21/2011
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Eplerenone Reduces Risk of Death, Hospitalization in Patients with Mild Systolic Heart Failure
03/21/2011
A placebo-controlled study has found that eplerenone, a selective mineralocorticoid-receptor antagonist, reduced the risk of both cardiovascular-related death and heart failure hospitalizations in patients with chronic systolic heart failure...
A placebo-controlled study has found that eplerenone, a selective mineralocorticoid-receptor antagonist, reduced the risk of both cardiovascular-related death and heart failure hospitalizations in patients with chronic systolic heart failure...
A placebo-controlled study has...
03/21/2011
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Level of Evidence Used in Infectious Diseases Society of America Practice Guidelines
03/21/2011
Clinical practice guidelines have been developed to help clinicians improve patient outcomes and to streamline delivery of healthcare by analyzing and summarizing data from relevant publications. 
Clinical practice guidelines have been developed to help clinicians improve patient outcomes and to streamline delivery of healthcare by analyzing and summarizing data from relevant publications. 
Clinical practice guidelines...
03/21/2011
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The Congressional Budget Office recently declared that minimal insurance products—such as those that do not offer protection from crippling medical costs—are no longer meet the agency’s definition of adequate insurance coverage.
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Patients receiving treatment with a monoclonal antibody for asthma, atopic dermatitis, and nasal polyps also saw improvements in concomitant eosinophilic esophagitis symptoms, according to a retrospective chart review.
Patients receiving treatment with a monoclonal antibody for asthma, atopic dermatitis, and nasal polyps also saw improvements in concomitant eosinophilic esophagitis symptoms, according to a retrospective chart review.
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Markers for Improved Evaluation of Intermediate Heart Risk
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An analysis of 6 of the most novel risk factors for improvement in cardiovascular risk assessment found 4 markers that were independent predictors of incident coronary heart disease (CHD)/cardiovascular disease (CVD) in intermediate-risk...
An analysis of 6 of the most novel risk factors for improvement in cardiovascular risk assessment found 4 markers that were independent predictors of incident coronary heart disease (CHD)/cardiovascular disease (CVD) in intermediate-risk...
An analysis of 6 of the most...
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Bridging the Gaps in Prior Authorization: Challenges, Solutions, and Collaboration for Better Patient Care
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David Sand, MD, MBA, chief medical officer at ZeOmega, discusses the challenges of prior authorization, emphasizing the need for transparency, evidence-based standards, collaboration between payers and providers, and the potential for...
David Sand, MD, MBA, chief medical officer at ZeOmega, discusses the challenges of prior authorization, emphasizing the need for transparency, evidence-based standards, collaboration between payers and providers, and the potential for...
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Richard Lipton, MD, provides insights on the American Headache Society’s position statement update on calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)-targeting therapies as a first-line option for the prevention of migraine.
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Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD, discusses significant unmet needs in the treatment and management of non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
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Learn about research developments in 1L therapy for NSCLC patients with EGFR mutations and how outcomes may impact coverage and reimbursement decisions for insurers.
Learn about research developments in 1L therapy for NSCLC patients with EGFR mutations and how outcomes may impact coverage and reimbursement decisions for insurers.
Learn about research...
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View a roundtable discussion on Demodex blepharitis, a prevalent ocular condition that often goes undiagnosed in patients.
View a roundtable discussion on Demodex blepharitis, a prevalent ocular condition that often goes undiagnosed in patients.
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Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky discusses the challenges facing the medical imaging industry, the potential of AI and emerging technologies, the role of advanced imaging solutions in promoting health equity, and the key trends and challenges...
Guest expert Jordan Bazinsky discusses the challenges facing the medical imaging industry, the potential of AI and emerging technologies, the role of advanced imaging solutions in promoting health equity, and the key trends and challenges...
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Promising Therapies and Clinical Trials for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
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Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights promising therapies and clinical trials within the field of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Farrukh Awan, MD, highlights promising therapies and clinical trials within the field of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
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Discover how health care contact centers can transform into drivers of value-based care through AI, automation, upskilling agents, and rethinking workflows and metrics to improve patient outcomes and population health.
Discover how health care contact centers can transform into drivers of value-based care through AI, automation, upskilling agents, and rethinking workflows and metrics to improve patient outcomes and population health.
Discover how health care contact...
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Lucille Accetta, PharmD, MBA, MSPH, Senior Vice President of CVS Specialty Operations
Key stakeholders in the health care industry gathered to discuss prevalent topics at this year's Asembia annual summit. Medication adherence emerged as one of the most talked-about issues. In a session led by Lucille Accetta, PharmD, MBA,...
Key stakeholders in the health care industry gathered to discuss prevalent topics at this year's Asembia annual summit. Medication adherence emerged as one of the most talked-about issues. In a session led by Lucille Accetta, PharmD, MBA,...
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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.
Learn about the impacts of the...
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