Outcomes Research in Review, a regular section in the Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management, features detailed summaries of published research plus insightful, practical commentaries. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) January 2010 - Volume 17, Number 1 J Clin Outcomes Manage 2010 Jan;17(1):5-7 Current and Past Smoking Increases Risk for Colorectal Cancer J Clin Outcomes Manage 2010 Jan;17(1):7-8 In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: Disparities in Survival Outcomes for Blacks J Clin Outcomes Manage 2010 Jan;17(1):9-10 Emergency Department Crowding and Patient Boarding Lead to Delays in Care J Clin Outcomes Manage 2010 Jan;17(1):10-12 Computer Information Program Improves Patient Understanding in Informed Consent for Cardiac Catheratization J Clin Outcomes Manage 2010 Jan;17(1):12-14 Medication Reconciliation by Pharmacists at Discharge Did Not Lead to Reduced Remission Rates December 2009 - Volume 16, Number 12 J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Dec;16(12):543-546 Medical Home Pilot Lowers Costs, Improves Quality and Patient/Staff Experience J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Dec;16(12):496-497 Combined Treatment with Gabapentin and Nortriptyline Improves Pain Control in Peripheral Neuropathy More Than Either Agent Alone J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Dec;16(12):547-549 High Mortality Rates, Distressing Symptoms, and Burdensome Interventions for Nursing Home Residents with Advanced Dementia November 2009 - Volume 16, Number 11 J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Nov;16(11):493-495 Survival Following In-Hospital Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Has Not Improved and Remains Lower Among Black Patients J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Nov;16(11):495-497 Weight Loss Does Not Differ by Fat, Protein, or Carbohydrate Composition of Diet J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Nov;16(11):498-499 Glucocorticoids and Risk of Atrial Arrhythmias J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Nov;16(11):499-501 Varenicline Does Not Appear to Increase Risk of Suicide or Depression October 2009 - Volume 16, Number 10 J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Oct;16(10):445-446 Expanding on the Relationship Between Volume, Quality, and Outcomes J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Oct;16(10):447-448 Walking or Biking to Work Improves Physical Fitness and Cardiovascular Risk Profile J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Oct;16(10):449-450 Italian Public Smoking Ban Increases Efficacy of Smoking Cessation Interventions J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Oct;16(10):451-452 Nurse-led Palliative Care Improves Quality of Life and Mood of Cancer Patients September 2009 - Volume 16, Number 9 J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Sep;16(9):396-397 More Evidence of Link Between Healthy Lifestyle and Cardiovascular Health J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Sep;16(9):398-399 Intensive Smoking Cessation Programs for Hospitalized Coronary Patients: A Proven Intervention in Need of Implementation J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Sep;16(9):400-402 Low Adverse Event Rate for Bariatric Surgery; Several Comorbidities Associated with Poor Outcome August 2009 - Volume 16, Number 8 J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Aug;16(8):349-350 Supervised Exercise Is Equivalent to Endovascular Revascularization for the Treatment of Intermittent Claudication J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Aug;16(8):351-352 Smoking Linked to Increased Risk of Pancreatitis J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Aug;16(8):352-354 Factors Associated with Poor Analgesia When Using Intravenous Opioids for Acute Pain J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Aug;16(8):354-356 Quadrivalent HPV Vaccine Moderately Efficacious in Preventing HPV Infection and Related Disease in Women Aged 24 to 45 Years July 2009 - Volume 16, Number 7 J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 July;16(7):301-303 Web- and Computer-Based Smoking Cessation Programs Are Effective for Adult Smokers J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 July;16(7):303-304 DASH-ing Away from Heart Failure J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 July;16(7):304-306 Ultrasonography May Help Guide Decisions to Discontinue Anticoagulation Therapy for Deep Venous Thrombosis J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 July;16(7):306-308 Prescription Errors with Use of Computerized Physician Order Entry Pose Safety Risk June 2009 - Volume 16, Number 6 J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Jun;16(6):253-254 Assessing the Value of Preoperative Anesthesia Consultation J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Jun;16(6):254-256 Early Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV Associated with Improved Survival J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Jun;16(6):257-258 Structured Exercise for Heart Failure Patients Is Safe But Does Not Significantly Reduce Mortality or Hospitalizations J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Jun;16(6):259-262 Polypill Shows Promise for Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors May 2009 - Volume 16, Number 5 J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 May;16(5):206-208 Prostate Cancer Screening Did Not Reduce Deaths from the Disease in a Large Randomized Trial J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 May;16(5):208-209 Potential Causal Relationship Between High Meat Intake and Mortality J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 May;16(5):209-211 Still Much to Aspire Toward in Cardiovascular Prevention and Smoking Cessation J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 May;16(5):212-214 Comparative Effectiveness of ß Blockers in Heart Failure April 2009 - Volume 16, Number 4 J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Apr;16(4):159-160 Exercise Program Improves Insulin Resistance and Functional Limitation in Sedentary Elderly Patients with Obesity J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Apr;16(4):161-162 Financial Incentives Improve Long-Term Smoking Cessation Rates J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Apr;16(4):163-164 An Oral Opioid Alternative for Acute Pain J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Apr;16(4):164-166 Low-Dose Aspirin Not Protective Against Cardiovascular Events in Diabetics: Is a Paradigm Shift Imminent? March 2009 - Volume 16, Number 3 J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Mar;16(3):106-107 Health Status and Access to Care for Inmates Is Substandard Across the Country J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Mar;16(3):108-109 Greater Use of Information Technology Impacts Mortality, Complication Rates, and Costs J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Mar;16(3):109-111 Initial Management Protocols for New-Onset Dyspepsia: Step-Up Versus Step-Down J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Mar;16(3):111-112 More Evidence Supporting a Link Between Mortality and Use of NSAIDs in Heart Failure Patients February 2009 - Volume 16, Number 2 J Clin Outcomes Manage 2008 Feb;16(2):59-61 Comparative Effectiveness in Hypertension: What Can We ACCOMPLISH? J Clin Outcomes Manage 2008 Feb;16(2):61-63 Financial Incentives Lead to Short-Term Weight Loss J Clin Outcomes Manage 2008 Feb;16(2):63,64 Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: A Potential New Alternative to Medication for Recurrent Depression J Clin Outcomes Manage 2008 Feb;16(2):64-66 Medicaid Coverage Interruption Increases Risk of Preventable Hospitalizations January 2009 - Volume 16, Number 1 J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Jan;16(1):9,12-13 Statins Lower Risk of First Cardiovascular Event in Patients with High C-Reactive Protein and Normal LDL Cholesterol J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Jan;16(1):13-14 Use of Electronic Health Records May Influence Rates of Paid Malpractice Claims J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Jan;16(1):17-18 Poor Health Behaviors Largely Explain Link Between Depression and Cardiovascular Events J Clin Outcomes Manage 2009 Jan;16(1):18-19 Cardiac Computed Tomography—Not Ready for Prime Time View past issue archives:      2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004   2003   2002   2001   2000   1999 If you do not already have Acrobat Reader, simply click on the icon below, scroll down to the "Get the Free Acrobat Reader" heading and follow the instructions to install the program. 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