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Use of a low-dose triple combination therapy is effective for rapidly achieving blood pressure control among patients with hypertension

ACC: Low-Dose Triple Combo Pill Effective for Rapid BP Control

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Greater chance of achieving blood pressure target level with combo pill strategy versus usual care
A bundled intervention comprising quality improvement training plus provider prompts

Bundled Intervention May Improve HPV Vaccination Rates

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Intervention included QI training, provider prompts, communication training, performance feedback
Thirty-day mortality is lower for hospitalization with acute myocardial infarction during Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics meeting dates

Lower Hospital Mortality for Acute MI During Heart Meeting

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30-day mortality lower for hospitalization during Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics meetings
A substantial proportion of non-pregnant women of childbearing age have untreated depression

Depression Seen in One in 20 Childbearing-Aged Women

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Yet, antidepressant use is low in those with minor and major depression
Vaginal birth is associated with worse pelvic organ support five years after a woman's first delivery

Vaginal Birth Tied to Later Lack of Pelvic Organ Support

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Width of genital hiatus independently predicts worse support five years after vaginal delivery
Spending on health care is much higher in the United States than other high-income countries

U.S. Spends Twice As Much for Similar Health Care Utilization

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U.S. has higher administrative and pharmaceutical costs than 10 other high-income countries
Across U.S. counties there is considerable variation in mortality due to alcohol use disorders

Substance Use Mortality Varies Widely Across U.S. Counties

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Considerable variation in mortality due to alcohol and drug use disorders, self-harm, interpersonal violence
Mobile Patient Technology for Health-Colorectal Cancer

Digital Intervention Can Increase Colorectal Cancer Screenings

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Fifty-three percent of intervention participants used app to self-order a screening test
The majority of Canadian physical therapists positively view a new interprofessional model of care with pharmacists

PTs Support Interprofessional Model of Care With Pharmacists

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Most survey respondents reported a positive perception of interactions with pharmacists
Patients with isolated

Head Injury Outcomes Better With Trauma Center Care

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Mortality reduction only seen for those over the age of 65 years