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In this randomized controlled trial, those sleep apnea patients who received a brief (< 1 hour, total) motivational education program had substantially better continuous positive airway pressure adherence in a short-term follow-up.
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In a study of young adults, attempted physician deception to obtain a pharmaceutical drug was found to exist in a limited manner along with general characteristics of those patients who may divert medications.
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The first fixed-dose combination drug product has been approved for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 infection. The combination contains a previously approved HCV nucleotide analog NS5B polymerase inhibitor, sofosbuvir (SOF), and a NS5A inhibitor, ledipasvir (LDV). This represents the first treatment option for HCV genotype 1 that does not require ribavirin or interferon.
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The ECG in the Figure was obtained from a patient with new-onset chest pain. What is the likely culprit artery? Is this patient a good candidate for acute reperfusion?
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Sometimes despite best efforts on the part of the clinician and the type 2 diabetes patient, A1c goals are not met. Although in some circumstances the underlying limitation to goal attainment is readily discernible (hypoglycemic episodes, non-compliance, medication misadministration, excessive weight gain, other adverse effects), it is not always so clear.
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With The Outbreak Of Ebola Virus Disease (Ebd) Accelerating In West Africa, Public Health Authorities Are Urging Frontline Providers In The United States To Be Vigilant In Questioning Patients Who Present With A Suspected Infectious Disease, And In Adhering To Infection Control Practices.
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Sinai Hospital of Baltimore in Baltimore, MD, is partnering with HealthCare Access Maryland, a non-profit organization in the state, to link patients who frequent the ED for care with medical homes and other resources that can better meet their medical and social needs.
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While many older patients experience symptoms of delirium while in the emergency setting, the condition often is not recognized by emergency providers.
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