«We believe these studies and clinical trials that combine immunotherapy with chemotherapy are advancing efforts toward better clinical care and more
positive outcomes for our patients at CTCA,» said Dr. Vivek Khemka, Medical Oncologist, CTCA at Western and the WCLC study abstract's principal investigator and senior author.
We will perform treatments and procedures by employing the most current medical literature and state of the art technologies in order to maximize the probability of
a positive outcome for our patients.
Part of that strategy is the reimagining of the healthcare environment to promote
positive outcomes for patients and productive workspaces for employees.
Not exact matches
Participation by specialty physicians in an ABMS Member Board MOC program has a
positive impact on
patient care, improves
outcomes, and serves as an important tool
for consumers, hospitals, and physicians.
«While we are disappointed CheckMate - 026 did not meet its primary endpoint in this broad
patient population, we remain committed to improving
patient outcomes through our comprehensive development program, including the ongoing Phase III CheckMate - 227 study exploring the potential of the combination of Opdivo plus [our other cancer immunotherapy] Yervoy
for PD - L1
positive patients, and Opdivo plus Yervoy, or Opdivo plus chemotherapy in PD - L1 negative
patients,» he added.
But let's consider two major
positives: First, with both
patients and stakeholders investing in our healthcare system, we're all on the same team: We all want to see more
positive outcomes for our loved ones and improvements in the health of our nation, both literally and financially.
We applaud Trusts that screen their
patients before admission, as the policy of not screening surely goes against the Government's ambition to reduce antimicrobial resistance, if we can prevent an infection by taking additional precautions where a
positive screen is obtained then surely this reduces the need
for antibiotics and makes a better
outcome for the
patient and save lives.
The researchers call
for more targeted studies to assess the clinical
outcomes of
patients who test
positive for metal sensitization.
Imagine if a study proposed to hypnotize
patients, to tell them to believe all sorts of nonsense, and then to wake them up and leave them with those beliefs
for the rest of their lives because it was expected that the nonsense beliefs would produce
positive clinical
outcomes.
Large clinical trials testing therapies in
patients who test
positive for the standard biomarkers have generally «all failed to improve
outcomes.»
«
Positive outcomes for hepatitis C transplant
patients.»
«In this study,
outcomes for HER2 -
positive lung cancer
patients treated with conventional therapies were similar to
outcomes for HER2 - negative
patients treated in the same way.
NDs believe that identifying and addressing the underlying root causes of disease whenever possible leads to the most
positive and enduring health
outcomes for patients.
As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I have used modified ketogenic diets
for some
patients over the past year and have found some
positive outcomes, mainly improvements in cognition.
Collaboration between departments like these helps to ensure the best possible course of treatment
for each
patient and increases the chances of a
positive outcome.
Despite the potential
for minor as well as severe postoperative phacoemulsification problems, the odds of obtaining a successful
outcome still far outweigh the odds
for failure in most cases, and as such, the surgery is well worth the cost, time commitment, and inherent risks
for many owners, and in those
patients that experience a
positive outcome, the owners are typically extremely pleased.
Dr. Lesli Groshong, Chief Shelter Veterinarian
for the Humane Society of Boulder Valley, presents at the 2012 Maddie's ® Shelter Medicine Conference at University of Florida on how communications with shelter personnel, clinic personnel and adopters can lead to a
positive, healthy
outcome for the parvovirus
patient.
Appropriate use of fluid types and amounts is vital
for obtaining
positive outcomes in
patients.
We will only consider individuals that display compassion, understanding and superior care
for our
patients and will work above and beyond towards achieving
positive outcomes.
The research addresses whether collaboration results in
positive treatment
outcomes for the
patient, increases in revenue, and improved client retention
for the primary care practice.
• Highly experienced in facilitating communication between
patients, family members and medical staff to ensure
positive outcomes • Demonstrated expertise in interviewing
patients or caregivers to identify issues related to care and medical services • Proficient in determining the right type of health care services
for each
patient and referring them to appropriate healthcare resources • Qualified to communicate with referring providers» offices and clerical departments to exchange necessary information and determine schedules • Adept at verifying insurance benefits and obtaining pre-certifications along with determining co-pays and deductibles • Well - versed in gathering and posting
patient demographic, billing and clinical information and accurately entering it into hospital registration systems • Able to effectively assist
patients during onsite registration and arrival processes
for scheduled and unscheduled visits • Proven record of efficiently completing
patient access processes
for both inpatient and outpatient departments • Track record of effectively communicating payment options and personally connecting
patients to financial counselors • First - hand experience in prioritizing the order of care to ensure that critical
patients are seen first
Performed training
for all coworkers focused on gathering all critical
patient demographics, medical history and relevant medications taken to ensure
positive patient outcomes.
In it Wampold, a former statistician studying primarily
outcomes with depressed
patients, reported that (1) psychotherapy can be more effective than placebo, (2) no single treatment modality has the edge in efficacy, and (3) factors common to different psychotherapies, such as whether or not the therapist has established a
positive working alliance with the client /
patient, account
for much more of the variance in
outcomes than specific techniques or modalities.
A study of individual cognitive therapy
for bipolar disorder showed
positive outcomes at 1 - year follow - up, but the benefits were reduced over time, suggesting the need
for booster sessions to sustain the gains.19 As with many forms of therapy, CBT has been found to be more successful in reducing relapse in the depressive pole compared with the manic pole.30 A large randomised trial of CBT showed no difference between CBT and treatment as usual, when all participants were included in the analyses.31 However, results of a post-hoc analysis suggested that CBT was effective
for participants who reported fewer than 12 prior episodes of illness and were not acutely unwell when therapy began; numbers of episodes of mania rather than depression seemed to predict treatment response.32 Such data can help guide the clinical application of CBT
for bipolar
patients.
However, large - scale longitudinal studies, which assess
outcomes as well as EE and
patient functioning at baseline, are needed to determine the validity of traditional criteria
for high EE developed from familial research vs the absence of a
positive relationship.
Broadening our approach to understanding adaptive coping and management of emotional challenges may be of particular relevance to the development of psychological support
for this
patient group because of the uncertain
outcome (i.e. whether resolution will ever be achieved through parenthood) and given the evidence that some couples manage to find
positive outcomes in a traditionally negative infertility experience.
One CMS study, which was part of NORC at the University of Chicago's multi-year evaluation of the Health Care Innovation Awards of CMS, showed that four of five home care models in a pilot program
for Medicare fee -
for - service
patients with multiple chronic conditions returned
positive results by saving money, improving
outcomes, or both.