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Confidentiality Shortcomings With EHR Use for Parents, Teens
Modifications needed for EHRs and PHRs to meet confidentiality requirements of parents, teens
ACEi/ARB Use Lowers Incidence of Appropriate ICD Shock
Lower incidence of appropriate implantable cardiac defibrillator shock in patients with cardiomyopathy
Art Program Hones Med Students’ Visual Observation Skills
Students become better at observation and appreciate the importance of communication
Many Doctors Haven’t Started Dealing With ICD-10 Revision
Tips to ease transition include contacting vendors and health plans, improving documentation
Children With Neuro Disorders Need Flu Vaccine, May Not Get It
Children with neurological conditions more likely to develop flu-related complications
Almost One in 10 Readmitted After Carotid Revascularization
Risk of readmission greater after carotid artery stenting than carotid endarterectomy
Restless Leg Syndrome Common in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Peripheral arthritis, uveitis, anemia, smoking, polyneuropathy higher in AS patients with RLS
Exercise Dose, Intensity Don’t Impact Reduction in Liver Fat
In randomized trial, no difference in efficacy of liver fat reduction by aerobic exercise dose, intensity
Statin Use Found Beneficial in Hepatitis C Treatment
Improved virologic response rates, decreased liver fibrosis progression, HCC incidence
Maternal C-Type Natriuretic Peptide Tied to Pre-Eclampsia
In late pregnancy, NTproCNP associated with diastolic and mean arterial pressure
