Annals of internal medicine
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Early rehabilitation after stroke is essential to help reduce disability. ⋯ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration.
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In June 2019, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) approved an update of the joint clinical practice guideline for rehabilitation after stroke. This synopsis summarizes the key recommendations from this guideline. ⋯ The guideline recommendations provide evidence-based guidance for the rehabilitation care of patients after stroke. The recommendations are applicable to health care providers in both primary care and rehabilitation. Key features of the guideline are recommendations in 6 areas: timing and approach; motor therapy; dysphagia; cognitive, speech, and sensory therapy; mental health therapy; and other functions, such as returning to work and driving.
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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) disproportionately affects disadvantaged communities. ⋯ Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.