Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5793/1510157
The Impact of Pharmacists Satisfying Quality Measures to Increase CMS Star Ratings
Ashani McDonald, PharmD, AAHIVP, Raechel Moore, PharmD, BCACP, Kim Finley, PharmD, BCACP, Bailey Scism, PharmD, BCACP and John Handshaw, PharmD
Article Type: Commentary Article | First Published: 2023/07/14
Quality, cost, and access are the three primary metrics of the healthcare system. In recent years, the healthcare system has begun to feel a greater push to provide a higher quality of care as payors have adopted Quality-Based metrics and incentive measures. With an expected shortage of up to 48,000 physicians by 2034 [1], a multidisciplinary approach will be crucial in continuing the push to provide high quality care. As the role of a pharmacist continues to evolve towards direct patient care, ...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5793/1510156
The Role of Stigma and Revenge in HIV Prevalence
Moslem Ghaseminia
Article Type: Review Article | First Published: 2023/06/30
Many people are infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) every year. Due to the unique properties of this virus, no effective vaccine has been approved to prevent this virus. HIV is transmitted to a healthy person in various ways, such as sex, using an infected syringe, etc. So far, various ways have been proposed to prevent the spread of this virus, however, the number of people infected with this virus continues to increase every year. Various factors play a role in this process of dis...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5793/1510155
Role of LDL and Triglycerides in Hyperlipidemia in Diabetes Mellitus
Bethelli S and Oroszi T
Article Type: Review Article | First Published: 2023/06/25
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the diseases affecting people worldwide, regardless of region, race, blood type, and many more. So, the management of DM has been a challenging issue all over. Hyperlipidemia or Dyslipidemia is one of the main root causes of DM, leading to severe cardiovascular diseases. Behavioral therapies like diet and exercise can improve diabetic Dyslipidemia; however, most patients require drug therapy to meet treatment objectives....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5793/1510154
Sun Protection: A Comprehensive 2022 Dermatologic Review
Ida Orengo, MD, Usman Asad, MD and Leila Elserag
Article Type: Review Article | First Published: 2023/04/22
In 2018, the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) published an abridged summary of the 2016 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on Skin Cancer Prevention: Behavioral Counseling. We believe that a contemporary review paper that helps to expand on those recommendations and explain nuanced options for patients and providers is timely and will prove valuable....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5793/1510143
Increasing HIV Knowledge among Community Workers: Optimizing the Continuum of Care in Davao, Philippines
Danielle A. Walker, PhD, MA, CHES, Charlyn T. Gambe, RSW, MSSW, Carol J. Ustach, BA, Kristianna Altamirano, MS, Sarah J. Templeton, DNP, FNP-C, Mackenna Mason, BS, Abigail Cruzen, RN and Yujin Lee, RN
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: December 23, 2021
Over 38 million individuals have been diagnosed with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) worldwide, and the Southeast Asia and Pacific region accounts for 5.8 million of those. Regional progress reduced transmission by 9%, but the Philippines' rising epidemic is largely overshadowed by other countries experiencing tremendous improvement. The Philippines has seen a 203% increase in new infections from 2010-2020, while studies suggest only 2.3% of the population has been tested. Before testing prog...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5793/1510142
Adapting the Shared Medical Appointment Model for the Management of Anxiety in Primary Care
Kara A Frame, MD, Ruben Tinajero, Ph.D, Hanna Raber, Pharm D and Katherine T Fortenberry, Ph.D
Article Type: Brief Report | First Published: October 30, 2021
Anxiety disorders are highly prevalent and negatively impact the health of millions of people worldwide. Primary care physicians are often the first providers who diagnose and treat anxiety disorders. Unfortunately, many patients lack access to mental healthcare services to address their difficulties with anxiety. Prior research indicates that the Shared Medical Appointment (SMA) model is highly effective in addressing chronic illnesses. This pilot study aimed to present one primary care clinicâ...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5793/1510141
Educational Diabetic Care Program: Clinical and Biochemical Evaluation One Year after the End of the Program
Mario Alberto Gonzalez-Ballesteros, Patricia Teresa Reyes-Gabino, Juan Carlos Espinoza-Rodriguez, Maria Valeria Jimenez-Baez and Luis Sandoval-Jurado
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: June 30, 2021
Diabetes mellitus is a global public health problem, millions of deaths per year are directly related to this condition and it is the fourth leading cause of death from disease. The increase in causes for type 2 diabetes reflects a lifestyle adopted by people and without referred prevention strategies therefore constitute a priority objective of therapeutic and educational interventions. To evaluate the clinical and biochemical parameters in the patients of the diabetic patient care program at t...
