The Power of Easy Access: Feeling Safe & Secure
Improving and simplifying the lines of communication between patients and providers can help patients feel more safe, secure, and confident with their care.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
How Physicians Can Safely Respond to Negative Online Reviews
While online reviews are helpful for patient feedback, Elena Zamora, MD, reminds physicians they should take heed and not obsess over social media commentary.
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How Physicians Can Successfully Find a Financial Advisor
The right financial advisor can help physicians by answering questions including which accounts are the right fit or what insurance is appropriate.
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Community Case-Finding Identifies Undiagnosed COPD and Asthma, Improving Outcomes
Community case-finding can identify undiagnosed COPD or asthma, with subsequent guideline-directed therapy by pulmonologists or primary care improving health outcomes.
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Never Underestimate the Power of Educating Patients and the Value of Shared Decision-Making
As social media platforms continue gaining popularity as medical information resources, healthcare professionals can help combat medical misinformation.
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Comorbidity Burden in Perinatally Acquired HIV Warrants Early Screening
By age 30, up to 50% of patients with perinatally acquired HIV will have at least one comorbidity, indicating a need for earlier screening and treatment in this group.
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Using Motivational Interviewing Techniques for HIV Prevention
Physicians can use techniques based on motivational interviewing—an evidence-based, patient-centered, collaborative communication style—for HIV prevention.
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Dupilumab Can Improve Small Airway Dysfunction in Moderate-to-Severe Type 2 Inflammatory Asthma
A study has found that duplimab can improve small airway dysfunction in patients with moderate-to-severe type 2 inflammatory asthma.
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App for Forecasting Seizures May Improve QOL and Feelings of Control Over Condition
An app for forecasting seizure risk was found to be helpful and may result in better QOL, particularly in regard to improved feelings of control for patients.
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Short-Term Weight Loss Plans Should Not Be Discounted in Obesity Treatment
Although long-term diet and exercise improvement is the gold standard in obesity treatment, weight loss can also be achieved during short-term interventions.
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Uptick in STIs Seen After Initiation of PrEP
Increases in rates of gonorrhea and chlamydia following the initiation of PrEP underscores the need for more comprehensive STI testing among PrEP users.
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PrEP Use Varies Among Asian MSM
Among Asian MSM, use of pre-exposure prophylaxis varied based on region of birth and risk for HIV.
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One-Time IV Antibiotics Costly and Not Beneficial
One-time doses of IV antibiotics raised the cost of care and length of ED stay while imparting no significant benefits over oral antibiotics.
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Useful Tools for Substance Use Screening in EDs
Researchers identified screening tools with high sensitivity and simplicity for detecting harmful substance use in the emergency department.
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NOTUS Trial Finds Dupilumab Safe and Efficacious in COPD With Type 2 Inflammation
The phase 3 NOTUS trial found that duplimad can improve lung functions in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with Type 2 inflammation.
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Does PAP Therapy Reduce Mortality and Improve QOL in Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Positive airway pressure therapy can reduce mortality in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, and improve their overall quality of life.
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Sulthiame May Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Improve Sleep
Researchers have found that sulthiame could be a potentially good treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, and improve patient’s sleep.
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Confident Your Patients Get the Best Care? You Might be Surprised How Care Can Improve
Patient-centered care can be improved, with prioritization of convenience, accessibility and communication from the physician. Physicians can lead the way.
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Clinician Views on Using Social Media Platforms to Relay Medical Information: Useful Tool or Gateway to Medical Misinformation?
As social media platforms continue gaining popularity as medical information resources, healthcare professionals can help combat medical misinformation.
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