A J Hartz

..The aim of this study was to examine whether indicators of physician background and experience were associated with an objective measure of physician performance...

..Since this information may not be objective or accurate, the authors examined the feasibility and potential value of surveying peer physicians to assess standard of care...

..Much of the research comparing specialists and generalists is from studies of patients who had a myocardial infarction. The present study systematically examined this research...

..Assess reasons for improved control for patients with initially poorly controlled diabetes...

..Literature review and survey of spine surgeons...

..Chronic fatigue greatly affects quality of life and is a common reason for physician visits. Patients with chronic fatigue are often treated with antidepressants...

..Most studies of changes in coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) operations are from major academic institutions. The present study evaluated changes in CABG operations since 1968 in a community hospital...

..The purpose of this study was to examine patient and physician factors associated with documented CRC testing according to national guidelines...

..9; CI, 3.8-20.7; P<.001). Physician/pharmacist collaboration achieved significantly better mean BP values and overall BP control rates, primarily by intensification of medication therapy and improving patient adherence...

..However, these studies were conducted before the widespread use of SSRIs or in settings other than traditional primary care...

..The purpose of this research was to identify (1) which barriers to diabetes management are associated with problem behaviors and (2) which patient behaviors and barriers are associated with diabetes control...

..This study compared in one data set the relative importance of most previously examined risk factors for different symptoms of insomnia...

..Clearly identified management goals may improve the care of patients with medically unexplained symptoms and help clinicians achieve greater satisfaction with the management of these patients...

..09 unadjusted for multiple comparisons). CONCLUSION: Overall efficacy was not demonstrated. However, the findings of possible efficacy for patients with moderate fatigue suggests that further research may be of value...

..Because relatively little is known about illness fears, we sought to estimate the prevalence, risk factors, and morbidity associated with such fears in the community...

..Dysmenorrhoea severe enough to cause absence from work occurs in less than 5% of women. Although improvement and worsening are equally likely for all women, improvement is more likely in women who bear children...

..CONCLUSION: Certain alternative therapies for unexplained chronic fatigue, especially yoga, deserve testing in randomized controlled trials...

..Current data do not support monitoring breast milk levels in individual patients. Future researchers should report maternal, breast milk, and infant antidepressant levels along with other appropriate variables...

..To explore reasons for discrepancies between findings from case reports and those from a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials regarding the association between beta-adrenergic blockers and depression...