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Should the Treatment Response Cause Alarm?
The rhythm in the figure was observed as a previously healthy young adult was receiving treatment for the patient described as 'palpitations.'
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Clinical Briefs
In this section: drug therapy for diabetes; timing surgical knee and hip replacement; and treating low back pain.
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Brigatinib Tablets (Alunbrig)
Brigatinib is indicated for the treatment of patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase-positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer who have progressed on or are intolerant to crizotinib.
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Fludrocortisone for Orthostatic Hypotension Associated with Parkinson’s Disease
This double-center, double-blind, randomized, controlled trial compared the efficacy of pyridostigmine bromide vs. fludrocortisone and demonstrated that pyridostigmine bromide was not as effective as fludrocortisone.
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Risk Factors for Hospital Readmissions Ending in Death or Transition to Hospice
In this retrospective cohort study, multiple factors were identified during initial hospitalization, including sepsis and shock, that were associated with a hospital readmission within 30 days resulting in death or transition to hospice.
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Safe Treatment Recommendations for Benzodiazepine Dependence
There are clear, evidence-based treatment withdrawal regimens for benzodiazepine-dependent patients.
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Orientation and Delegation Are Key When Using Case Management Extenders
Hiring extenders can add much-needed clerical support to overworked case managers.
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Pilot Aims to Help Small Medical Practices Integrate Mental Healthcare
As part of its commitment to integrating behavioral care with medical care, Montefiore Health System has launched a pilot project to improve the ability of primary care physicians in small practices to treat anxiety, depression, and other common behavioral health problems.
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Virtual Psychiatric Consultations Shorten ED Wait Times
A telepsychiatry program that provides virtual psychiatric consultations to patients in 21 EDs in the Carolinas HealthCare System has reduced the ED length of stay for patients with behavioral health issues who have typically spent long periods of time waiting for behavioral health treatment and placement.
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Collaborative Care Combines Medical, Behavioral Health Treatment
Montefiore Health System’s collaborative care model integrates medical care with treatment for behavioral health issues that can be handled in a primary care setting.