Patient navigation was more effective than usual care in increasing follow-up colonoscopy rates after an abnormal stool test result, a new randomized controlled trial revealed. The intervention led to ...

Primary care clinics achieving higher appointment regularity for patients with chronic conditions exhibited stronger teamwork among the staff and flat organizational structures, supported by ...

The end of treatment for melanoma does not mean the end of the medical journey. Melanoma can and often does recur. The mere fact that you had one melanoma increases the likelihood that you will have ...

A University of Arizona Health Sciences-led study found that patients are more likely to get colonoscopies following abnormal stool test results if patient navigators assist them through the process.

Adequate outpatient follow-up within 30 days significantly reduces 30-day all-cause hospital readmissions, impacting hospital finances and patient care quality. The study analyzed 83 studies, ...

Hypertension is a persistent systemic Blood Pressure reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater which is a preventable cause of cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality. To assess non-adherence to ...

Recovery from a cardiac-related hospitalization requires coordinated, timely care to prevent a return to the hospital for an avoidable readmission. A new study concludes that while the picture is ...

Healthcare providers are increasingly turning to AI-driven systems and specialized scheduling software to streamline patient follow-up, reduce no-shows, and improve care efficiency. From ambient ...

Choroidal nevus necessitates regular monitoring due to its potential for malignant transformation. We identified features associated with lost to follow-up (LTFU), delayed follow-up (DFU), and ...

Throughout our days, through the course of our interactions with patients and the follow-up period in between visits, we are constantly faced with data that we need to address: findings on history, ...