Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), also called electronic cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaping devices, or vape pens, are battery-powered devices used to smoke or “vape” a flavored solution which usually contains nicotine. The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) recognizes the...
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The Growing Cyber Threat To Physician Practices
Right now, medical practices are being attacked by cybercriminals. Emails are being sent in the hope a practice employee will click on a link that will install ransomware, hackers are exploiting security flaws in medical equipment with internet connections, and...
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Management of Hepatitis C in 2019.
In the United States, hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection affects more than 2 million adults and is the leading cause of liver-related mortality. Therapies that eradicate HCV may prevent progression to cirrhosis, liver decompensation, hepatocellular carcinoma, need for liver transplant, and death...
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The leading causes of denials and how to prevent them
Each new denial is essentially a revenue leak. Even when claims are recovered, the costs associated with that recovery must be subtracted from patient revenue. Recent ...
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Chronic Constipation
Constipation is a common symptom that may be primary (idiopathic or functional) or associated with a number of disorders or medications. Although most constipation is self-managed by patients, 22% seek health care, mostly to primary care physicians (>50%) and gastroenterologists (14%),...
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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Reproductive-Age Women
Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) in reproductive-age women (defined as abnormal in duration, quantity, or timing) is experienced by approximtely one-third of all women throughout their lifetime, impairs quality of life, and can be effectively managed medically in most cases....
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Hip Fractures in Older Adults in 2019
The incidence of osteoporotic fracture increases exponentially throughout life, as does the risk of the devastating consequences of these fractures, including functional decline, institutionalization, mortality, and destitution....
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Integrating Community Health Workers Into Health Care Teams Without Coopting Them
Community health workers (CHWs) are trusted laypeople who help their communities achieve health and well-being. For generations, they’ve worked in church basements, shelters, and food pantries to address a variety of health and social needs. In recent years, this workforce has captured the...
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Submit a Suggestion for a New Evidence Review
What health care decisions are you struggling with? Would a review of the scientific evidence help inform this decision? Share your ideas with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ) Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) Program. AHRQ will use these ideas to determine the focus of...
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Different doses, durations and modes of delivery of nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation
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Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) aims to replace nicotine from cigarettes to ease the transition from cigarette smoking to abstinence. It works by reducing the intensity of craving and withdrawal symptoms. Although there is clear evidence that NRT used after smoking ...
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