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Higher Level of Education Linked to Lower Risk of Gout

HCPLive

Findings revealed an elevation of educational attainment by one standard deviation exhibited a protective effect against gout.

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Patient Education Materials for HF: Key Points

American College of Cardiology

The following are key points to remember from a study about the readability and accessibility of patient education materials for heart failure (HF) in the United States.

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The Complete Guide to the Investing In You Educational Summit 2024

Cassling

The Investing In You Educational Summit is right around the corner. The full agenda has been unveiled, the state-of-the-art imaging systems you can experience firsthand are all set, and we at Cassling are ready to welcome you to Omaha to see what the future holds for the imaging field.

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STEEER-AF: Targeted Education For Clinicians Improved Adherence to Guideline-Recommended AFib Care

American College of Cardiology

A short educational program for targeted at health care professionals in France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the UK increased patient-level adherence to guideline recommendations on atrial fibrillation (AFib) management, based on findings from the STEEER-AF trial presented at ESC Congress 2024 in London.

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The Revolution of Continuous Medical Education: Transforming Healthcare Worldwide

ADN Center of Excellence

In this blog, we'll focus at how continuing medical education is more than simply a professional requirement; it's also a catalyst for good change, altering healthcare throughout the world. This knowledge enables them to deliver better treatment, make more educated decisions, and remain ahead in a competitive healthcare market.

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First randomized trial shows education for health care professionals can improve guideline implementation

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Adherence to atrial fibrillation (AF) guideline recommendations was found to be poor in clinical practice across Europe, but a structured educational program for health care professionals improved implementation of heart rhythm control recommendations in patients, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session Sept.

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Revolutionizing thoracic surgery education: a bibliometric analysis of the past decade’s literature

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Surgical education must evolve to equip trainees with proficiency in new techniques and technologies. Thoracic surgery is a complex field requiring advanced technical skills and critical decision-making.