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Journal Article
Patient-Reported Offers of Alcohol Treatment for Primary Care Patients at High-Risk for an Alcohol Use Disorder
Most primary care patients in this study, who were at high risk for an alcohol use disorder, report that they were not offered treatment after an annual screening.
Nov 29, 2016
Journal Article
A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Preexposure Prophylaxis for the Prevention of HIV Among Los Angeles County Men Who Have Sex with Men
Some strategies for treating high-risk individuals before HIV infection can be cost effective while helping to reduce incidence of the disease.
Nov 29, 2016
News Release
Changes Needed to Fortify U.S. Blood System from Financial and Biological Threats
Medical advances have reduced the demand for blood in the United States, creating financial pressure on the nation's blood collection centers and threatening their future survival.
Nov 28, 2016
Research Brief
Building a More Sustainable U.S. Blood System
Medical advances have dramatically reduced demand for blood, putting financial stress on blood centers. How can policymakers ensure the safety and sustainability of the blood supply?
Nov 28, 2016
Tool
SUMMIT: Procedures for Medication-Assisted Treatment of Alcohol or Opioid Dependence in Primary Care
This tool reviews how primary care providers should discuss and treat alcohol or opioid dependence with their patients, including using extended-release, injectable naltrexone and administering buprenorphine/naloxone.
Nov 22, 2016
Report
Toward a Sustainable Blood Supply in the United States
While the U.S. blood system continues to function well, more government oversight may be needed to safeguard the future of the blood supply and prevent blood shortages from posing a risk to the public's health.
Nov 21, 2016
Journal Article
Racial and Ethnic Differences in Substance Use Diagnoses, Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders, and Treatment Initiation Among HIV-positive and HIV-negative Women in an Integrated Health Plan
HIV-positive women with substance use disorders are less likely than their HIV-negative counterparts to initiate treatment for substance abuse.
Nov 9, 2016
Journal Article
Cost-effectiveness of Combined Oral Bisphosphonate Therapy and Falls Prevention Exercise for Fracture Prevention in the USA
For white women aged 75-80, 1 year of exercise and 5 years of bisphosphonate therapy are effective at preventing osteoporitic fractures.
Oct 27, 2016
Journal Article
Pilot Evaluation of a Brief Intervention to Improve Nicotine Patch Adherence Among Smokers Living with HIV/AIDS
Smoking cessation programs that emphasize adherence to the nicotine patch may help more smokers quit.
Oct 27, 2016
Report
Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Fall Prevention Intervention
An evaluation of a fall prevention intervention found no significant reduction in health care costs or emergency room visits for fall-related injuries.
Oct 26, 2016
Journal Article
Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force
Each of the diagnostics for colorectal cancer has a different level of evidence supporting its ability to detect cancer and associated risks of serious adverse effects. More research is needed to clarify the evidence base.
Oct 12, 2016
Journal Article
Barriers to HPV Immunization Among Blacks and Latinos: A Qualitative Analysis of Caregivers, Adolescents, and Providers
National vaccination rates for the human papilloma virus (HPV) among 11-12 year olds remain low, especially among Black and Latino youth.
Oct 5, 2016
Journal Article
Enrollment of Specialty Mental Health Clinics in a State Medicaid Program to Promote General Medical Services
A policy to promote mental health-based general medical care--specifically health monitoring and health physicals--was embraced by specialty mental health clinics in New York State.
Sep 22, 2016
Journal Article
HIV, Breast Cancer and Vaccines: What Do High-Profile Cases Reveal About Stakeholder Engagement in Research?
Four examples of engaging stakeholders in health care related research provide insight for current efforts and show that clear articulation on the purpose of engagement can affect how stakeholders are included and lead to better outcomes.
Sep 22, 2016
News Release
Physicians with Waivers to Prescribe Buprenorphine for Opioid Addiction Have Capacity to Treat More Patients
Many American physicians who prescribe buprenorphine to treat individuals addicted to opioids are prescribing substantially below the patient limits allowed by law. More than 20 percent of waivered physicians treated only three or fewer patients.
Sep 20, 2016
Journal Article
Influence of Age and Comorbidity on Colorectal Cancer Screening in the Elderly
Screening for colorectal cancer would benefit from re-evaluation of age-based guidelines as well as improved screening completion among the elderly.
Sep 13, 2016
Journal Article
General Medical Outcomes from the Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration Grant Program
Rigorous integration of primary and preventive medical services into behavioral health settings may help improve medical outcomes for people with serious mental illness.
Aug 29, 2016
Journal Article
Implementing Exercise Programs to Prevent Falls: Systematic Descriptive Review
Identifying key characteristics of successful fall prevention exercise programs can help clinicians and health system leaders link patients to appropriate community-based programs.
Aug 29, 2016
Journal Article
HIV Prevalence and Demographic Determinants of Unprotected Anal Sex and HIV Testing Among Male Refugees Who Have Sex with Men in Beirut, Lebanon
Male refugees in Beirut who have sex with men are at high risk of practicing unsafe sex and are unlikely to be tested for HIV.
Aug 24, 2016
Report
Evaluation Design Recommendations for the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Demonstration Program
This report describes the research questions, data sources, and potential designs that might be used to evaluate the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic demonstration, in hopes of providing evidence to policymakers on impact and value.
Aug 12, 2016

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