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Privacy policies for health programs -- or "apps" -- designed for smartphones that share highly sensitive medical information between patients and doctors are lacking

Study Raises Privacy Concerns for Health Care Apps

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Many have no policies, and may share data with third parties, researchers say
The use of inferior vena caval filters for pulmonary embolism increased from 1999 through 2010

IVCF Use Up in Older Patients With Pulmonary Embolism

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Use of inferior vena caval filters for pulmonary embolism increased from 1999 through 2010
A computer-assisted stethoscope can quickly and accurately identify respiratory sounds

Computer-Assisted Stethoscope Can ID Respiratory Sounds

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Algorithm developed that is fast enough to enable real-time analysis of respiratory sounds
For patients with cancer

Finances Affect Patient Decisions About Cancer Clinical Trials

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Greater financial concern linked to lower self-efficacy and preparation for decision making
Implantable collamer lens implantation is effective for correcting myopia

Implantable Collamer Lens Effective for Correcting Myopia

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Long-term benefits with high predictability and stability; cataracts developed in 2.1 percent of eyes
The Fenix Continence Restoration System has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat an inability to control bowel movements for patients who can't tolerate or use other approved methods.

FDA Approves New Device for Fecal Incontinence

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Viable surgical option when medical measures have failed
An expert panel has developed the Michigan Appropriateness Guide for Intravenous Catheters (MAGIC)

Panel Develops Criteria for Appropriate Use of PICCs

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RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method used to rate scenarios related to PICC use
Patient characteristics extracted from their electronic health records can be used to refine risk prediction for hospital readmission after percutaneous coronary intervention

EHR Data Refine Risk Prediction for Post-PCI Readmission

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Characteristics from electronic health record can improve prediction of 30-day readmission after PCI
Mobile health technologies have the potential to improve cardiovascular disease prevention in terms of targeting lifestyle behaviors

mHealth Technologies Show Potential for CVD Prevention

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Despite lack of evidence, review suggests benefits in terms of engaging and monitoring patients
Certain electrocardiographic measures may improve prediction of cardiovascular death in patients with chronic kidney disease

ECG Metrics May Predict Cardiac Deaths in CKD Patients

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Stronger as markers for cardiovascular death than for all-cause mortality or noncardiovascular death