Annals of internal medicine
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There is increasing concern for the potential impact of health care algorithms on racial and ethnic disparities. ⋯ Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research.
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Comment Randomized Controlled Trial
In adults with post-COVID-19 conditions, a synbiotic preparation, SIM01, alleviated some symptoms at 6 mo.
Lau RI, Su Q, Lau IS, et al. A synbiotic preparation (SIM01) for post-acute COVID-19 syndrome in Hong Kong (RECOVERY): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Lancet Infect Dis. 2024;24:256-265. 38071990.
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Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a severe mood disorder that affects at least 8.4% of the adult population in the United States. Characteristics of MDD include persistent sadness, diminished interest in daily activities, and a state of hopelessness. The illness may progress quickly and have devastating consequences if left untreated. ⋯ The ACP's Performance Measurement Committee (PMC) reviews performance measures using a validated process to inform regulatory and accreditation bodies in an effort to recognize high-quality performance measures, address gaps and areas for improvement in performance measures, and help reduce reporting burden. Out of 8 performance measures, the PMC found only 1 measure (suicide risk assessment) that was valid at all levels of attribution. This paper presents a review of MDD performance measures and highlights opportunities to improve performance measures addressing MDD management.