Publications by authors named "Dor Partosh"

Article Synopsis
  • The study evaluates the effectiveness of pharmacist-integrated transitions of care (ToC) programs on reducing hospital readmissions beyond 30 days in a Medicare value-based population.* -
  • Researchers conducted a chart review involving 1,065 hospital discharge encounters, comparing readmission rates among a control group and three intervention groups receiving different levels of pharmacist support.* -
  • Results showed that while one intervention group saw no significant change, two others had substantially lower 90-day readmission rates, indicating the potential benefits of involving pharmacists in patient care post-discharge.*
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Background: Memorial Healthcare System (MHS) participated in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced value-based program aimed to improve patient care and reduce health care costs. Challenges with medication therapy problems (MTPs) led to the development of a centralized tele-health population health pharmacy program. This innovative approach aimed to provide comprehensive postdischarge medication support and resolve MTPs during the 90-day risk period.

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Despite increasing rates of renal replacement therapy, data supporting the safe and effective use of HIV treatment guidelines preferred regimens in people on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis is limited. Bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (BIC/FTC/TAF) is a guideline recommended initial regimen for most people with HIV with FDA-approval for use in virologically suppressed people receiving chronic hemodialysis; however, the safety and efficacy of BIC/FTC/TAF remains unknown when used in patients on chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). We report the first case of BIC/FTC/TAF use in CAPD.

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Background: Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) originates from placental tissue and is among rare human tumors that can be cured even in the presence of widespread metastases. The most common form of GTD is hydatidiform mole (HM), commonly referred to as molar pregnancy. Molar pregnancies have the potential to locally invade the uterus and metastasize and result as a result ofgestational trophoblastic neoplasia.

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