Publications by authors named "Lauren Zabel"
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- Veterans face higher rates of chronic pain and opioid prescriptions, prompting organizations like the CDC and DoD to recommend naloxone for at-risk patients.
- An interprofessional team implemented a project at a VA clinic to increase naloxone coprescriptions by utilizing the Opioid Therapy Risk Report to identify eligible patients.
- The initiative successfully raised naloxone coprescription rates from 42% to 82% over a year, showcasing the effectiveness of provider notifications for high-risk patients.
Endemic mycoses including , , , , and are dimorphic fungi that can cause a variety of clinical manifestations, including respiratory infections. Their pulmonary presentations are variable, and diagnosis is often delayed as they can mimic other infectious and non-infectious causes of pulmonary disease. Delay in diagnosis can lead to unnecessary antibiotic use, repeat hospitalizations, and increased morbidity and mortality.
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