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Improving Prior Authorization in Radiation Oncology
A multi-pronged intervention reduced prior authorization delays and denials for patients treated in a radiation oncology department.
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High Resting Heart Rate Tied to Increased Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
(HealthDay News) — Elevated baseline resting heart rate (RHR) is associated with an increased risk for incident atrial fibrillation (AF) in Black adults, according to a study published online in JAMA ...
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SGLT2 Inhibitors Might Lower Stone Risk Better Than Other Type 2 Diabetes Drugs
SGLT2 inhibitors may help reduce the risk of nephrolithiasis in patients with type 2 diabetes, including those with co-existing gout. Recent large-scale studies support that sodium-glucose ...
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COVID-19 Burden in Hospitals Affects Risk for In-Hospital Adverse Events
Increased relative risk for adverse events seen among those admitted during weeks with high versus low COVID-19 burden ...
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In-Utero Sugar Restriction Cuts Offspring’s Risk for Diabetes, Hypertension
35% lower risk for diabetes, 20% reduced risk for hypertension seen for sugar restriction in first 3 years after conception ...
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Supply Chain Issues More Likely to Result in Drug Shortages in the US Than in Canada
Supply chain issues are more likely to result in drug shortages in the United States than in Canada, data suggest.