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Remote Patient Monitoring Sector Increasing Rapidly
Devices include remote heartbeat monitor, fitness smart socks, and devices for monitoring glucose
SNP Linked to Vincristine-Related Neuropathy in ALL
SNP in promoter region of CEP72 gene linked to risk and severity of neuropathy in children with ALL
Even Short Term Use of NSAID With Anticoagulant Ill Advised
Findings for post-myocardial infarction patients
Nasal Allergies Tied to Increased Nasopharyngeal Cancer Risk
Even higher risk seen for patients with repeated visits for allergic rhinitis
Quality of Care Lacking for ESRD in Lupus Nephritis
Minority race/ethnicity and lack of private insurance associated with inadequate care in U.S.
Salicylates Reduce Metabolic Clearance of Insulin
Increased insulin levels not caused by increased insulin secretion rate
No Temporal Change in Incidence of Amniotic Fluid Embolism
From 2005 to 2014, no indication of temporal trends or variation in AFE risk factors
Variation in Clinical Practice Guidelines for Febrile Infants
Across-institution variation in recommendations for CSF testing, ceftriaxone use in infants 29-56 days old
Noncancer Pain Patients Commonly Use Benzodiazepines
High prevalence of benzodiazepine use is inconsistent with guidelines
Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Not Linked to Cardiac Arrhythmia
In adjusted analyses, no increased risk of arrhythmia with PPI use for critically ill patients
