Confronting the Threat of Datamining-Based Fraud Investigations
The Department of Justice employs datamining to find physicians they suspect have committed acts of fraudulence or malpractice. Here’s what they look for.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
Updated Guidelines for Systemic Therapy for Melanoma Addresses New Research
With all cancers, clinician expertise is vital when informing patients about their disease, diagnosis, and treatments and when recruiting patients into clinical trials.
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ASTRO Issues Guidance Related to Partial Breast Irradiation
In a clinical practice guideline, the ASRO presented recommendations to inform best clinical practices on using partial breast irradiation
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Depression Impacts Outcomes in Age-Related Macular Degeneration
In age-related macular degeneration, depression can directly impact patient care through loss to follow-up, cancellations, and lack of treatment adherence.
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Post-Transplant Fibrosis Monitoring Unnecessary With SVR Prior to Liver Transplant
Patients with HCV who achieve a sustained virologic response have better outcomes after liver transplant and do not require post-transplant fibrosis monitoring.
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Facilitating HRQOL Changes in Patients With ALK-Positive NSCLC
At 2023 NACLC, Heather Law, MA, presented a recap of “Associations of HRQOL with daily functioning/communication with care teams in patients with ALK+ NSCLC.”
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Assessing Hemoglobin Levels May Aid Evaluation of Fracture Risk
“If hemoglobin is low, especially if they are all in the anemic range, fracture risk should be considered,” says Mattias Lorentzon, MD, PhD.
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Retraction Dominates TED Eyelid Manifestations, Multiple Surgical Options Identified
Researchers commenced a study to review and summarize a comprehensive synopsis of surgery of the eyelid in thyroid eye disease (TED).
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Rates of Loop Closure Are Below Satisfactory for Telehealth
It is recommended that physicians develop mechanisms and alerts that allow them to know if a test previously ordered has not been completed.
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Shared Decision-Making Tool May Improve Treatment Adherence for Patients With MS
Decision support tools help patients with MS more effectively engage with their providers and adhere to their treatment.
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Think You Know the Latest in Prostate Cancer Research?
Test your knowledge of the latest prostate cancer studies and news—take this quiz!
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Test Your Knowledge of eNSCLC Research Presented at ESMO!
Do you remember the eNSCLC research presented at ESMO? Test your knowledge now!
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In COPD, a Mobile Health App May Help Patients Adhere to Treatment
Mobile health has the potential to support patients in monitoring their physiologic status, but its adoption can be challenging.
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The Future of Healthcare: How AI Will Help Rather Than Replace Doctors
By the time AI changes are appreciable, the healthcare industry will have pivoted to give experienced physicians a more critical role.
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AES 2023 Highlight: Disparities Impact Receipt of Surgery in Pediatric Epilepsy
New research was presented at the 2023 meeting of the American Epilepsy Society. This is the fifth of 5 studies presented that PW has selected to highlight.
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AES 2023 Highlight: Seizures Influence Progression to Mild Cognitive Impairment
New research was presented at the 2023 meeting of the American Epilepsy Society. This is the fourth of 5 studies presented that PW has selected to highlight.
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AES 2023 Highlight: Eating Disorders Affect Nearly 10% of Adolescents With Epilepsy
New research was presented at the 2023 meeting of the American Epilepsy Society. This is the third of 5 studies presented that PW has selected to highlight.
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AES 2023 Highlight: Testing Identifies Genetic Link in Nearly Half of Adults With Epilepsy
New research was presented at the 2023 meeting of the American Epilepsy Society. This is the second of 5 studies presented that PW has selected to highlight.
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AES 2023 Highlight: HRQOL in Focal Epilepsy Impacted by Depression & Employment
New research was presented at the 2023 meeting of the American Epilepsy Society. This is the first of 5 studies presented that PW has selected to highlight.
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