ADA 2014: Long-Term Effects of Diabetes Prevention
The Particulars: A lifestyle program designed to reduce weight and increase activity levels, along...
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Hospital Medicine
ADA 2014: Diabetes Missed in Many Asian Americans
The Particulars: In the Veterans Affairs system, researchers have observed that many patients with...
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ADA 2014: The Effects of Diet on Diabetes Risk
The Particulars: Previous studies have shown that lifestyle changes can prevent or delay type 2...
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Binge Drinking & Fatalities: EDs at the Forefront
Substantial progress has been made over the last 20 years in the United States to curb drinking...
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Enhancing Outcomes in Bariatric Surgery
In 2008, the Obesity Society, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, and the...
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Social Media Postings: What’s Appropriate?
Patients who look for or are referred to physicians now have ample opportunity to seek background...
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ASCO 2014: Discussing Costs of Cancer Care Under the ACA
The Particulars: Rising costs of cancer care in the United States have been shown to adversely...
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ASCO 2014: Second Malignancies After Prostate Cancer Treatment
The Particulars: Studies have shown that the10-year survival rates are high for men with prostate...
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ASCO 2014: Tobacco Cessation in Cancer Patients
The Particulars: Smoking has been shown to cause adverse outcomes and increase mortality in cancer...
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ASCO 2014: Patients’ Actual Vs Preferred Decision-Making Roles
The Particulars: Previous research shows that shared decision making between patients and...
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ASCO 2014: Assessing Prostate Cancer Incidence Rates
The Particulars: It has been hypothesized that greater use of prostate specific antigen (PSA)...
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ASCO 2014: Assessing Mobile Apps in Oncology
The Particulars: Evidence suggests that the development and use of healthcare-related applications...
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ASCO 2014: Perceptions on Novel Prostate Cancer Technology
The Particulars: The use of robotic surgery and proton beam therapy for the treatment of prostate...
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ASCO 2014: Discussing Clinical Trials With Lung & Colorectal Cancer Patients
The Particulars: Previous studies indicate that less than 5% of adults with cancer enroll in...
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ASCO 2014: Pillars4Life Online Intervention Improves QOL in Cancer Patients
The Particulars: Few interventions have successfully addressed the common psychosocial distresses...
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ASCO 2014: Improving Prostate Cancer Screening
The Particulars: Measuring prostate-specific antigen (PSA) has been shown to be an effective way...
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Managing Critically Ill Surgery Patients
Staff shortages for surgeons and intensivists can make it challenging for hospitals to optimize...
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Patient-Provider Dialogue With HIV Drugs
Research has shown that race and ethnicity may be associated with differences in how healthcare...
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ATS 2014: Gender Differences in COPD
The Particulars: Researchers have speculated that COPD may manifest differently in men than in...
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