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Dermatology Care Limited in Rural American Indian Communities

Both brick-and-mortar dermatology clinics as well as telehealth programs are limited and restricted by barriers to access.

Left atrial volume and the risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation that occurs after cardiac surgery remains a source of increased morbidity and prolonged length of hospital stay.

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Effect of medication nonadherence in diabetes mellitus

We evaluated the association between medication nonadherence and outcomes among subjects with diabetes mellitus. Nonadherent subjects had higher blood pressure, glycosylated hemoglobin, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. In addition, there was an association between medication nonadherence and an increased risk of all-cause hospitalization and all-cause mortality. These findings suggest that interventions are needed to increase medication adherence so that patients can realize the full benefit of prescribed therapies.

Alfred M. Freedman (1917-2011)

A look back on the inspirational career of a gentle giant in American psychiatry.

Protecting from Alzheimer in the Female Brain

The fact that nearly 7 of every 10 Alzheimer diagnoses are made in women is not just associated with longer age expectancy.

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Smoking Associated with Negative COPD Exacerbator Relationship

Researchers determined that no relationship existed between haptoglobin polymorphism and frequent exacerbator status, though a negative one existed between exacerbator status and current smoking habits.

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Physician Assistants: Growing in Number and Scope

The PA profession has grown nearly 54% in 7 years, particularly in specialties including surgery, emergency medicine, dermatology, and hospital medicine.

Non-Invasive Detection of Liver Disease In Community Health Centers Enhances Patient Engagement, Improves Outcomes