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Genetics May Play a Role in Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
03/21/2011

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
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

Kevin L. Carter

Kevin L. Carter
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

Jill Sederstrom

Jill Sederstrom
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

Tori Socha

Tori Socha
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

Sylvia Jenkins

Sylvia Jenkins
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

Tori Socha

Tori Socha
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

Tori Socha

Tori Socha
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

Kerri Fitzgerald

Kerri Fitzgerald
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

Kristina Woodworth

Kristina Woodworth
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

Tori Socha

Tori Socha
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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With the expanding availability of multiple drugs to treat patients with type 2 diabetes, treatment can now be better tailored to the needs of each patient.
With the expanding availability of multiple drugs to treat patients with type 2 diabetes, treatment can now be better tailored to the needs of each patient.
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Adjuvant chemoradiotherapy is associated with improved survival in patients with high-risk Merkel cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
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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.
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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 for the continuation of an engaging two-part series showcasing an expert dedicated to reducing emergency department visits through the integration of behavioral health practices. Dr Zaubler will share invaluable insights into...
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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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