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Preliminary Treatment Considerations Among Men With Newly Diagnosed Prostate CancerIn a survey of local-stage prostate cancer patients, preference for prostatectomy was influenced by perceptions of its efficacy and personal burden versus nonsurgical options.
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Cost Sharing, Adherence, and Health Outcomes in Patients With DiabetesHigher cost-sharing levels reduced adherence to antidiabetic medications in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Ezetimibe 5 and 10 mg for Lowering LDL-C: Potential Billion-Dollar Savings With Improved TolerabilityThis retrospective study strongly suggests that splitting a 10-mg ezetimibe tablet yields a 5-mg dose that is clinically equivalent to the 10-mg dose.
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Comorbidities and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Older Breast Cancer SurvivorsEffective management of the comorbidities of diabetes and hypertension may increase survival in older breast cancer survivors.
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Emergency Department Nonurgent Visits in Iran: Prevalence and Associated FactorsInappropriate use of emergency department resources in Iran is a frequent problem that calls for effective approaches and interventions.
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Primary Care Physicians' Views of Medicare Part DPrimary care physicians have mixed views of prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D.
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Measuring Quality in the Early Years of Health Insurance ExchangesThis article recommends quality measures for exchange health plans and strategies to increase the availability of quality results for public reporting.
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Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy at Large Veterans Administration Medical CenterOutpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy was successfully delivered in our facility despite significant comorbidity and geographic limitations.
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Breast Cancer Multigene Testing Trends and Impact on Chemotherapy UseA multigene test for breast cancer recurrence risk was used in a minority of eligible patients, yet was associated with a decrease in chemotherapy use.
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Changes in Electronic Notification Volume and Primary Care Provider BurnoutPrimary care provider burnout was analyzed before and after a national initiative to optimize the electronic health record inbox notification system at the Veterans Health Administration.
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Late Diagnosis of Hepatitis C Virus Infection, 2014-2016: Continuing Missed Intervention OpportunitiesLate hepatitis C virus infection diagnosis points to a need for earlier screening and treatment before the onset of severe liver disease leading to high cost and diminished outcomes.
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Alternative Measures of Electronic Health Record Adoption Among HospitalsThis study analyzes various pathways toward hospital adoption of electronic health records and explores relationships among various electronic health record function variables.
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Depression Care Following Psychiatric Hospitalization in the Veterans Health AdministrationDifferent patient characteristics predict adequate antidepressant treatment after hospitalization, received by 58.7% of patients, versus adequate psychotherapy, received by 12.9% of patients.
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Determinants of Diagnostic Imaging Utilization in Primary CareWe examine and quantify patient and physician factors that affect the utilization of outpatient imaging by primary care physicians caring for adult patients.
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The Revolving Door Penalty: Is It a Matter of Time?The revolving door of readmissions keeps spinning for patients who report symptoms of shortness of breath.
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A New Era: Increasing Continuous Glucose Monitoring Use in Type 2 DiabetesContinuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are increasingly accessible and effective for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), and even those with prediabetes, as a means for real-time biofeedback and behavior change.
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Medication Adherence and Medicare Expenditure Among Beneficiaries With Heart FailureModest increases in adherence to medication regimens among Medicare patients with heart failure were associated with lower Medicare spending in 3 major drug classes.
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Colorectal Cancer Screening Use Among Insured Primary Care PatientsColorectal cancer screening use was similar in 2 divergent primary care populations. Colonoscopy was the most frequently used modality; FOBT was used inconsistently.
