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Identify 4 Major Findings in New-onset Chest Pain Patient
The ECG in the figure was obtained from a patient with new-onset chest pain. He was hemodynamically stable at the time the tracing was obtained. In addition to the artifact that is most pronounced in the lateral chest leads, there are four major findings. Admittedly, two findings are subtle. How many findings can you identify?
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Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (Gardasil 9)
The FDA has approved a supplemental application to expand the indication for human papillomavirus 9-valent vaccine (HPV-9) to include men and women 27-45 years of age.
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Who Really Needs Intensive Blood Pressure Control?
A patient baseline characteristics level analysis of the SPRINT and ACCORD trials resulted in the creation of a simple algorithm for identifying high-risk patients who experienced fewer major cardiac events without increased serious adverse events from intensive blood pressure therapy.
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Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status Associated With Infection Risk, But Not Sepsis
Based on a large, national, prospective cohort study, lower neighborhood socioeconomic status was associated with a higher incidence of hospitalizations for infection (but not sepsis) at presentation.
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Is There a Connection Between Vitamin D and Fracture Prevention?
After conducting an extensive investigation, researchers did not find that vitamin D prevents falls or fractures.
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What Does Population Health Really Mean for Case Managers and Social Workers?
Population health has a fundamental goal to help high-risk individuals with chronic conditions to remain as healthy as possible for as long as possible.
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Bundled Payment Program ‘Changed the Landscape of Case Management’
Healthcare professionals are continuing to evaluate the progress of bundled payments as a way to manage the care received by patients.
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Motivational Interviewing Gains Strength in Patient-centered Care
An increasingly prominent practice centers on motivational interviewing as a way to help patients change behaviors, with a focus on helping them understand why those changes are needed.
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Case Management Program Helps Cancer Patients Navigate Care
Patients with high-acuity needs require 24-hour assistance every day, and families can easily become burned out from filling this role.
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Best Practices in Improving Morning Inpatient Bed Access
One hospital has developed a nine-step program involving case managers to improve patient flow and discharge efficiency.