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Care Models to Improve Pain and Reduce Opioids Among Patients Prescribed Long-Term Opioid Therapy

JAMA Internal Medicine

This randomized clinical trial compares the effectiveness of an integrated pain team vs pharmacist collaborative management on pain and opioid dosage.

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Handling Drug Patent Invalidity Claims

Drug Patent Watch

The pharmaceutical industry is heavily reliant on patents to protect intellectual property and maintain market exclusivity. However, with the increasing competition from generic and biosimilar manufacturers, patent invalidity claims have become a significant challenge for pharmaceutical companies.

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When Can a MRSA Nares Swab Guide Antibiotic Stewardship?

JAMA Internal Medicine

This Clinical Insights discusses how the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nares swab may be used alongside disease prevalence and clinical factors to determine when MRSA coverage is needed for common inpatient infections.

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International Comparison of Underlying Disease Among Recipients of Medical Assistance in Dying

JAMA Internal Medicine

This cohort study compares the rates of medical assistance in dying across diseases to understand the relative effects of disease and jurisdiction.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Depression Treatment After a Positive Depression Screen Result

JAMA Internal Medicine

This cohort study assesses systematic depression screening and recommended initial treatment among those with elevated depressive symptoms and/or suicidal ideation and whether individuals historically at risk for undertreatment received equitable initial care.

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