Publications by authors named "S Martel"

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  • This study aimed to assess whether a method called implementation facilitation is more cost-effective than traditional educational strategies in promoting the use of buprenorphine for opioid use disorder in emergency departments (EDs).
  • Researchers conducted a cost-effectiveness analysis during "Project ED Health," measuring outcomes like quality-adjusted life-years and patient engagement with community care, and found that while the costs were similar, the facilitation method led to significantly better effectiveness.
  • The results indicated a 74% to 75% chance that implementation facilitation is considered cost-effective within typical health care spending thresholds, suggesting it could be a viable approach to improve opioid treatment outcomes.
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Large language models (LLMs) continue to exhibit noteworthy capabilities across a spectrum of areas, including emerging proficiencies across the health care continuum. Successful LLM implementation and adoption depend on digital readiness, modern infrastructure, a trained workforce, privacy, and an ethical regulatory landscape. These factors can vary significantly across health care ecosystems, dictating the choice of a particular LLM implementation pathway.

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  • Climate change is impacting marine environments by altering their average conditions and the variability over time, affecting the adaptability of different species.
  • A study on mussels in Chilean Patagonia found that changes in environmental conditions, including extreme events, influence their physical traits while genetic differences remain minimal due to significant mixing from aquaculture.
  • The research highlights the importance of variability and predictability in shaping biological diversity, suggesting that managing these factors is vital for species resilience and biodiversity conservation in the face of climate change.
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