Publications by authors named "D Ose"

Objective: Current studies have indicated that diabetes mellitus (DM) is highly prevalent in patients with cancer, but there is little research on consequences on the well-being of patients during cancer treatment. This analysis evaluates the relationship between DM and patient-reported outcomes (PRO) in patients with cancer, using a large and well-characterized cohort.

Methods: This study utilized the Total Cancer Care protocol at the University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute.

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The United States (US) is experiencing a maternal health crisis, with high rates of maternal morbidity and mortality. The US has the highest rates of pregnancy-related mortality among industrialized nations. Maternal mortality has more than quadrupled over the last decades.

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  • Many patients with long COVID initially interact with the healthcare system through primary care, which is ideally suited to manage their condition, but the quality of care they receive often does not meet their expectations.
  • The study used interviews with 19 adult patients to gather insights on their experiences and expectations regarding long COVID treatment, revealing that patients wanted knowledgeable and collaborative primary care practitioners.
  • Patients often felt frustrated due to positive interactions when they were validated but negative experiences when dismissed; they also faced difficulties in navigating the fragmented US healthcare system for coordinated care, leading to unmet needs and expectations.
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Background: Hypertension is a common heart condition in the United States (US) and severely impacts racial and ethnic minority populations. While the understanding of hypertension has grown considerably, there remain gaps in US healthcare research. Specifically, there is a lack of focus on undiagnosed and uncontrolled hypertension in primary care settings.

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