Importance
The demand for medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in rural US counties far outweighs their availability. Novel approaches to extend treatment capacity include telemedicine (TM) and mobile treatment on demand; however, their combined use has not been reported or evaluated...
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Mobile Telemedicine for Buprenorphine Treatment in Rural Populations With Opioid Use Disorder
Midodrine for the Prevention of Vasovagal Syncope : A Randomized Clinical Trial
Background: Recurrent vasovagal syncope is common, responds poorly to treatment, and causes physical trauma and poor quality of life. Midodrine prevents hypotension and syncope during tilt tests in patients with vasovagal syncope.
Objective: To determine whether midodrine can prevent...
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Evaluation of a Chronic Pain Screening Program Implemented in Primary Care
Importance: Although pain is among the most common symptoms reported by patients, primary care practitioners (PCPs) face substantial challenges identifying and assessing pain.
Objective: To evaluate a 2-step process for chronic pain screening and follow-up in primary care.
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Mortality and concurrent use of opioids and hypnotics in older patients: A retrospective cohort study
Background: Benzodiazepine hypnotics and the related nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics (z-drugs) are among the most frequently prescribed medications for older adults. Both can depress respiration, which could have fatal cardiorespiratory effects, particularly among patients with concurrent opioid use...
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How can healthcare professionals provide guidance and support to parents of adolescents? Results from a primary care-based study
Background: This study explored the rewards and difficulties of raising an adolescent and investigated parents' level of interest in receiving guidance from healthcare providers on parenting and adolescent health topics. Additionally, this study investigated whether parents were interested in...
Clinical Outcomes for Patients With Anosmia 1 Year After COVID-19 Diagnosis
Since the pandemic was declared in early 2020, COVID-19–related anosmia quickly emerged as a telltale sign of infection.1,2 However, the time course and reversibility of COVID-19–related olfactory disorders, which may persist and negatively affect patients’ lives, require further study. To...
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Adverse Events Associated With the Addition of Aspirin to Direct Oral Anticoagulant Therapy Without a Clear Indication
Importance: It is unclear how many patients treated with a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) are using concomitant acetylsalicylic acid (ASA, or aspirin) and how this affects clinical outcomes.
Objective: To evaluate the frequency and outcomes of...
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Facilitating rapid access to addiction treatment: a randomized controlled trial
Background: Obtaining timely access to addiction medicine treatment for patients with substance use disorders is challenging and patients often have to navigate complex referral pathways. This randomized controlled trial examines the effect of providing an expedited pathway to...
Effects of Tai Chi or Conventional Exercise on Central Obesity in Middle-Aged and Older Adults : A Three-Group Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Central obesity is a major manifestation of metabolic syndrome, which is a common health problem in middle-aged and older adults.
Objective: To examine the therapeutic efficacy of tai chi for management of central obesity.
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Final Report of a Trial of Intensive versus Standard Blood-Pressure Control
Background: In a previously reported randomized trial of standard and intensive systolic blood-pressure control, data on some outcome events had yet to be adjudicated and post-trial follow-up data had not yet been collected.
Methods: We randomly assigned...
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