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    Cyber Liability Insurance

    By: Randy Glick , 2 days ago
    Posted in: Member Connect

    Cyber attacks are increasing in frequency and severity. Most practices don't have the cyber liability insurance they need to recover. Being Prepared to Mitigate Risk What you don't know – can hurt you. The simplest way to mitigate risk is to ...

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    May is Mental Health Awareness Month

    By: Dylan Stephenson , 10 days ago
    Posted in: Member Connect

    According to the National Alliance of Mental Health, 19.1% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2018 (47.6 million people). This represents 1 in 5 adults. We have provided some resources which include podcasts and SMJ articles. Listen, Learn, ...

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    RE: Get ahead of the curve with the Auburn Physicians Executive ...

    By: Dylan Stephenson , 15 days ago
    Posted in: Member Connect

    Just in case you missed last nights call with our Auburn Physicians Executive MBA partners, Here is a link to the recorded webinar! ------------------------------ Dylan Stephenson Digital Media Specialist/Webmaster Birmingham AL --------------- ...

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  • Implementation and Assessment of a Pharmacy-Led Inpatient Transitions of Care Program.

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    Objective: To evaluate pharmacist involvement in the inpatient transition of care (TOC) process for patients hospitalized with type 1 diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes mellitus, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Methods: A pharmacist screened patients admitted with one or more of the qualifying conditions within 48 hours of admission to... The post Implementation and Assessment of a Pharmacy-Led Inpatient Transitions of Care Program appeared first on Southern Medical Association .

  • Nationwide Trends in Prevalent Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Diseases in Young Adults: Differences by Sex and Race and In-Hospital Outcomes.

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    Objectives: Prevalence and trends in all cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors among young adults (18–39 years) have not been evaluated on a large scale stratified by sex and race. The aim of this study was to establish the prevalence and temporal trend of CVD risk factors in US inpatients younger... The post Nationwide Trends in Prevalent Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Diseases in Young Adults: Differences by Sex and Race and In-Hospital Outcomes appeared first on Southern Medical Association .

  • Effects of Preoperative WBC Count on Post-CABG Surgery Clinical Outcome.

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    Objective: White blood cells (WBCs) play a major role in inflammation, with effects on the vascular wall, the microvascular blood flow, and endothelial cells and endothelial function. Previous studies have shown that a high WBC count may increase the risk of cardiovascular complication rate and mortality after coronary artery bypass... The post Effects of Preoperative WBC Count on Post-CABG Surgery Clinical Outcome appeared first on Southern Medical Association .

  • Proportion and Characterization of Co-infections of HIV and Hepatitis C or Hepatitis B among People with HIV in Alabama, 2007–2016.

    4 days ago
    Objectives: People living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have an increased risk of other infections, including viral hepatitis, which can complicate the treatment and progression of the disease. We sought to characterize Alabama cases of HIV co-infected with hepatitis C virus or hepatitis B virus. Methods: Using surveillance data, we... The post Proportion and Characterization of Co-infections of HIV and Hepatitis C or Hepatitis B among People with HIV in Alabama, 2007–2016 appeared first on Southern Medical Association .

  • Opioid Use Among HIV-Positive Pregnant Women and the Risk for Maternal–Fetal Complications.

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    Objective: To assess patient- and hospital-level characteristics associated with opioid use in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)–positive pregnant women and fetal health outcomes. Methods: Using the 2002–2014 Nationwide Inpatient Sample database, we analyzed discharge records to describe the rates of opioid use among HIV-positive pregnant women. Logistic regression was used to... The post Opioid Use Among HIV-Positive Pregnant Women and the Risk for Maternal–Fetal Complications appeared first on Southern Medical Association .
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