Clinical Review
Clinical Review
Is There Cost Justification for Decentralized Clinical Pharmacists?
Theoretically, moving pharmacists out of the centralized pharmacy and into the patient care setting maximizes their ability to help prevent costly...
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Prognostic Value of Computer Electrocardiography in Veteran Outpatients
In patient populations with increased cardiovascular risk, is routine screening for electrocardiographic abnormalities worthwhile?
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Redesigning the Fall Incident Report
Representing up to 89% of all reported adverse clinical incidents, falls are costly in both human and financial terms. Here's how VISN 8...
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Smoking Cessation for Patients with Psychotic Disorders
Heavy cigarette smoking is extremely common among patients with such psychotic disorders as schizophrenia, and for these patients, quitting may be...
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What VA Providers Really Think About Clinical Practice Guidelines
The VA mandates the use of clinical practice guidelines as a means of standardizing care in accordance with best evidence. But how do these...
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Percutaneous Endovascular Treatment of Subclavian Steal Syndrome
Many patients with this condition—particularly elders—may have contraindications to surgical revascularization. Fortunately, there's a less...
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Home Care for Patients with Dementia
While patients with dementia often do best in a familiar setting, providing home care to such patients presents many challenges. This article...
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A Surprise Trend in Suicides: Were They Accidental?
After two patients overdosed on the same drug, this medical center's patient safety team took a closer look at their suicide records—and what they...
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Close-Up on Cilostazol
In the 80's and 90's, the only drug used to treat claudication was pentoxifylline. Then cilostazol was approved. See how this relative newcomer...
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The Hepatitis C Clinic
Because of its high cost and potential for failure, treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection requires careful patient evaluation and close...