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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.
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Case Managers Can Help With Overcrowded EDs and Hospitals
The key to improving bed flow and efficiency is to implement a program that increases morning discharges, freeing up space earlier for additional patients.