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A suppressed renin phenotype is associated with higher incidence of incident hypertension than other plasma renin activity phenotypes

Specific Phenotype Relevant in Subclinical Primary Aldosteronism

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Findings suggest a clinically relevant spectrum of subclinical primary aldosteronism
Novel metrics have been developed to assess electronic health record use and are described in an opinion article published online Oct. 9 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Novel Metrics Suggested for Assessing EHR Use

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Metrics aim to provide insight into the clinician experience in light of impaired practice efficiency
In an effort to restrict daily allowable prescribed dosing of prescription opioids

Medicare Coverage Restrictions for Opioids Rose From ’06 to ’15

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Formularies increasingly using quantity limits and prior authorization to restrict daily allowable dosing
For children with multiple sclerosis

Dietary Fat, Relapse Linked in Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis

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Increase in fat, especially saturated fat, linked to increased risk of relapse
For asymptomatic adults with positive fecal blood test results

Patient, Provider Interventions May Up Colonoscopy Rates

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Patient navigators, provider reminders may improve colonoscopy rates after positive fecal test
The Multidisciplinary Multistep Medication Review is effective for discontinuation of inappropriate medication among elderly nursing home residents without a decline in their well-being

3MR Intervention Effective for Discontinuing Inappropriate Meds

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Multidisciplinary Multistep Medication Review is effective for use in frail nursing home residents
Higher levels of Candida tropicalis

Higher Levels of Fungus ID’d in Patients With Crohn’s

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Patients with Crohn's had higher levels of Candida tropicalis, Escherichia coli, Serratia marcenscens
The Remede sleep system

Remede System Approved for Central Sleep Apnea

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Implantable device approved to treat moderate to severe central sleep apnea
Communication-and-resolution program experiences are positive overall for a small majority of patients and families

Injured Patients Want More Info on Safety Improvement Efforts

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Eighteen of 30 patients and family members reported the CRP experience to be positive overall
Use of antibiotics in early life is not associated with islet or celiac disease (CD) autoimmunity in children at risk for type 1 diabetes or CD

Antibiotic Use Not Linked to Islet, Celiac Disease Autoimmunity

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Exposure to and frequency of antibiotic use in young children not associated with risk of autoimmunity