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High users of healthcare: Strategies to improve care, reduce costs

WebA DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE OF COSTS. In the United States in 2012, the 5% of the population who were the highest users were responsible for 50% of …

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Telemedicine: Past, present, and future

WebT elemedicine has been used successfully to improve patient access to medical care while reducing healthcare costs. In 2016, an estimated 61% of US …

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Benefits and challenges of caring for international patients

WebIncreasing numbers of international patients are receiving care at US medical centers, entailing various challenges and benefits to all involved. Despite the potential …

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Cirrhosis: Primary care approaches to screening, immunization, …

WebCirrhosis is the 12th most common cause of death worldwide and the eighth highest cost-to-treat illness worldwide. 1,2 In the United States, the prevalence of …

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Long-term consequences of prematurity

WebHIDDEN LONG-TERM HEALTH EFFECTS. Despite improvements in short-term survival, early antenatal and postnatal exposures may have lifelong health …

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Latest Articles Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine

WebA 47-year-old woman presented with a 2-month history of pruritic eruptions on the left ankle and a complaint of thirst and polyuria for the past year.

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ACC/AHA lipid guidelines: Personalized care to prevent …

WebThe American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines published its most recent guidelines for …

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Hypertension in older adults: What is the target blood pressure

WebDATA BEHIND THE GUIDELINE: THE SPRINT TRIAL. The Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) 2 enrolled 9,361 patients who, to enter, had to be …

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A new policy update on breastfeeding: What all clinicians need to …

WebThe most recent policy statement on breastfeeding from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 1 focuses on enhanced communication with and support …

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Managing stage 1 hypertension: Consider the risks, stop the …

WebThe 2017 American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines on the treatment of hypertension …

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Medical, ethical, and legal aspects of end-of-life dilemmas in the

WebMedical perspective. In general, obtaining informed consent is a legal and ethical imperative incumbent on physicians before they initiate therapies or perform …

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Patients with challenging behaviors: Communication strategies

WebSome patients have behaviors that make interactions unpleasant, sometimes contributing to suboptimal outcomes and physician burnout. Understanding common …

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High users of healthcare: Strategies to improve care, reduce …

WebIn the United States in 2012, the 5% of the population who were the highest users were responsible for 50% of healthcare costs.1 The mean cost per person in this group was …

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Medical complications of anorexia nervosa Cleveland Clinic …

WebAnorexia nervosa is a mental illness characterized by self-starvation, marked weight loss, and malnutrition. As the illness worsens, numerous medical complications …

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Medical complications of bulimia nervosa Cleveland Clinic …

WebBulimia nervosa, a mental illness 4 times more common than anorexia nervosa, is characterized by binge-eating followed by compensatory purging behaviors, …

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Cultural and clinical issues in the care of Asian patients

WebExcessive amounts of ginseng may cause headache, insomnia, and palpitations. Ginseng may decrease the diuretic effect of furosemide, causing an adverse reaction in patients …

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia: Evaluation and medical management …

WebBenign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common cause of lower urinary tract symptoms in aging men, worsening their quality of life. Primary care physicians are …

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Optimize your documentation to improve Medicare reimbursement

WebOVERVIEW OF GENERAL MEDICAL BILLING IN OUTPATIENTS. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes used in outpatient billing for evaluation and …

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Are we all clear

WebDo gloves protect against shock? All caregivers should wear personal protective equipment, including gloves, during emergency resuscitation. This helps …

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