Direct-acting oral anticoagulants such as apixaban are the most widely used medications of this type in people with atrial fibrillation, yet 26% to 45% of people fail to properly adhere to them.
Sep 2, 2021
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Even before the pandemic, managing patient expectations and dealing with disruptive behavior in medical clinics was already the top stressor for physicians. It was identified as the biggest contributor to burnout in a recent ...
Jan 28, 2022
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From income to housing to addressing racism and more, a new guideline proposes 13 ways to address inequities exposed and worsened by COVID-19 in the pandemic recovery period. The guidance is published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical ...
Dec 13, 2021
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Requiring a physician letter of recommendation (PLOR) acts as a barrier to admission to osteopathic medical schools, particularly for applicants from racial and ethnic groups that are underrepresented in the medical profession, ...
Apr 5, 2023
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More than 10% of older adults develop somatic (non-inherited) mutations in blood stem cells that can trigger explosive, clonal expansions of abnormal cells, increasing the risk for blood cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Feb 8, 2023
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Patients with dementia are hospitalized at higher rates and involved in transitional care more frequently than those who are cognitively unimpaired. Yet, current practices for managing transitional care—and the research ...
Jul 16, 2019
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As social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram have risen in popularity, so have direct-to-consumer advertisements for drugs like Ozempic, whether it be pop-up advertisements or social media influencers promoting products ...
Jun 3, 2024
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Over 70 percent of U.S. adults have overweight or obesity. While primary care physicians (PCPs) are often the most immediate source of counseling for those trying to lose weight, most PCPs do not have the time, training, ...
Nov 3, 2020
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Would-be physicians are often told that a winning medical school application requires stories about observing clinical care. Applicants' quests to get clinical experiences—through, for example, physician shadowing, global ...
Apr 11, 2023
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Drawing upon their experience and expertise in telehealth, collaborative care models, substance use disorders, depression and health information technology, Indiana University School of Medicine and Regenstrief Institute ...
Oct 27, 2020
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