Sarah O'Brien

Multiple Providers Prescribing Opioids in Medicare Patients
06/18/2014
The expansion of prescription opioids among adults >65 years of age may be an indication of a fragmented healthcare system, in which patients receive opioids from multiple physicians who do not or cannot communicate with one another,...
The expansion of prescription opioids among adults >65 years of age may be an indication of a fragmented healthcare system, in which patients receive opioids from multiple physicians who do not or cannot communicate with one another,...
The expansion of prescription...
06/18/2014
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Patient Recall and Satisfaction of EHR Content
06/18/2014
Prior to electronic health records (EHRs), educational materials for patients were primarily handouts and pamphlets.
Prior to electronic health records (EHRs), educational materials for patients were primarily handouts and pamphlets.
Prior to electronic health...
06/18/2014
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Overuse of EGD Observed in Medicare Patients
03/18/2014
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) has become an effective procedure in evaluating common symptoms, such as abdominal pain and dysphagia.
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) has become an effective procedure in evaluating common symptoms, such as abdominal pain and dysphagia.
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy...
03/18/2014
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Effect of Practice Nurse Involvement in Depression Management
03/18/2014
Depression is a health priority in many countries and is the most common mental health disorder, globally.
Depression is a health priority in many countries and is the most common mental health disorder, globally.
Depression is a health priority...
03/18/2014
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Standard Laboratory Test Aids in Predicting the Success of SIRT
03/18/2014
The results of the recently released MORE (Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases Outcomes after Radio Embolization) study found standard laboratory tests have been confirmed as a means of predicting patient outcomes prior to selective...
The results of the recently released MORE (Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases Outcomes after Radio Embolization) study found standard laboratory tests have been confirmed as a means of predicting patient outcomes prior to selective...
The results of the recently...
03/18/2014
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Adverse Event Rates among Medicare Patients with Common Medical Conditions
02/19/2014
A study of the adverse event rates among Medicare patients with common medical conditions discovered a decline in patients hospitalized for acute myocardial infarction (MI) or congestive heart failure (CHF), while no change was seen for...
A study of the adverse event rates among Medicare patients with common medical conditions discovered a decline in patients hospitalized for acute myocardial infarction (MI) or congestive heart failure (CHF), while no change was seen for...
A study of the adverse event...
02/19/2014
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CAC Volume Positively Associated with CHD and CVD Risk
02/19/2014
A recent study sought to determine the independent associations of coronary artery calcium (CAC) volume and CAC density with incident cardiovascular disease (CVD), including coronary heart disease (CHD) [JAMA. 2014;311(3):271-278]. CAC...
A recent study sought to determine the independent associations of coronary artery calcium (CAC) volume and CAC density with incident cardiovascular disease (CVD), including coronary heart disease (CHD) [JAMA. 2014;311(3):271-278]. CAC...
A recent study sought to...
02/19/2014
First Report Managed Care
Screening for HBV Infections in Adolescents and Adults
07/22/2014
In 2004, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended against screening asymptomatic people for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection on the basis of lack of evidence that screening would improve clinical outcomes,...
In 2004, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended against screening asymptomatic people for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection on the basis of lack of evidence that screening would improve clinical outcomes,...
In 2004, the United States...
07/22/2014
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Determining the Necessary Care to Prevent Readmission for Heart Failure
07/22/2014
In the United States, heart failure is a leading cause of hospitalization, as 25% of patients hospitalized for heart failure are readmitted within 30 days. A recent systematic review was conducted for the Effective Health Care Program of the...
In the United States, heart failure is a leading cause of hospitalization, as 25% of patients hospitalized for heart failure are readmitted within 30 days. A recent systematic review was conducted for the Effective Health Care Program of the...
In the United States, heart...
07/22/2014
First Report Managed Care

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