Publications by authors named "R G MONROE"

Background This study aims to investigate the potential association of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)'s educational background on hospital safety metrics, specifically the Leapfrog safety grades. Methods A total of 172 academic and university-affiliated hospitals across the United States were included in the study. Information regarding a CEO's background was obtained through hospital websites, while the Leapfrog safety scores were found through the Leapfrog safety grade website.

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Background: This study evaluates relationships among race, access to endoscopy services, and colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality in Washington state (WA).

Methods: We overlayed the locations of ambulatory endoscopy services with place of residence at time of death, using Department of Health data (2011-2018). We compared CRC mortality data within and outside a 10 ​km buffer from services.

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This chapter is intended to provide a plain language overview of heart failure suitable for non-medical professionals, including patients and caregivers, and a patient perspective on living with heart failure.

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Background: The use of esthetic products by millennials is increasing, yet published clinical trial data in this population are limited.

Objective: To compare the efficacy and safety of prabotulinumtoxinA for the treatment of moderate to severe glabellar lines in millennial and nonmillennial patients.

Methods And Materials: Post hoc analyses were performed on the pooled population of all patients treated with 20U prabotulinumtoxinA in the 3 single-dose Phase III glabellar line clinical studies.

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