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Patients With Concussions Aren’t Getting Enough Follow-Up
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- Jan Dyer
Almost half of reported patients with traumatic brain injury are not participating in aftercare.
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Talk Therapy—Without Words
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- Jan Dyer
An alternative therapy commonly used for patients with HIV/AIDS proves useful for other conditions.
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Youth Suicide Rates Steady Climb
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- Jan Dyer
Recent data show a constant increase of death by suicide among Americans especially under the age of 18. ...
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Studies Look at Monoclonal Antibodies for Resistant Infection
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- Jan Dyer
The fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria continues as researchers begin to test treatment using monoclonal antibodies.
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Telemedicine Boosts Number of Native Americans Who Can Obtain Retina Exams
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- Jan Dyer
Eye exam rates boost among the Native community due to the convenience of the IHS teleophthalmology program.
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Prescribing Patterns Shift After Detailing-Policy Change
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- Jan Dyer
Recent study finds restricting detailing in medical centers can have a large impact on medication market share.
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Relieving PTSD Symptoms May Cut Risk of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke
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- Jan Dyer
Researchers analyze the effects of PTSD and its correlation to behaviors associated with heart-related illness.
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Unique Military and VA Nurse Collaboration to Teach and Learn
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- Jan Dyer
The collaboration of VA and military nurses provides a working relationship that improves treatment knowledge and patient satisfaction.
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Avastin and Eylea: Comparison Shows Similar Success
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- Jan Dyer
A study of comparative treatments reveals 2 of the most used drugs for macular edema have little difference other than price.
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HCV Cases Have Been Underreported, CDC Says
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- Jan Dyer
CDC data find baby boomers are not the age group rapidly spreading HCV, and the number of annual cases are not reflective of reality.
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Cherokee Nation Sues 6 Pharmacies Over Opioid Prescribing
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- Jan Dyer
Cherokee Nation officials systematically fight to end the opioid epidemic within their community.
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Long-Term Effects of Concussive TBI
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- Jan Dyer
Regardless of its intensity, researchers find traumatic brain injury has worsening effects and comorbidities years after diagnosis.
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Diabetes Programs: Referral Isn’t Enough
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- Jan Dyer
Data from a recent study correlate the importance of enrollment timing in a diabetes program and patient outcomes.
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Examining How the Body Responds to Ebola
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- Jan Dyer
By analyzing the blood samples of a single patient, NIH researchers find “unprecedented detail” on the body’s response to the Ebola virus....
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California Opens Treatment Center for Native Youth
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- Jan Dyer
The first federally owned and operated health care facility to serve American Indians and Alaska Natives in California aims to treat Native...