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Only about half of trials registered at ClinicalTrials.gov are listed in the largest data-sharing repository

Many Clinical Trials Are Not Listed in Data-Sharing Repository

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Fifty-three percent of randomized clinical trials were listed at Clinical Study Data Request website
Patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia have a significantly increased risk for coronary heart disease and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

CVD Risks Way Up in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

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Clinician-patient discussions on guideline-supported therapies can be informed by data

June 2016 Briefing – Nephrology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for June 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Radiologists and technologists have better knowledge about the risks associated with medical imaging examinations than referring physicians

Knowledge of CT Risks Varies Among Health Care Providers

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Radiologists and technologists generally show better knowledge than referring physicians
In 2016

U.S. Cancer Survivors Aging, Battling Other Chronic Disease

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Likelihood of other chronic conditions will stress health care system in next two decades
Physicians using electronic practice tools report higher rates of burnout and increased frustration with the amount of computerized paperwork

Electronic Record Demands Are Overwhelming Many Physicians

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Survey found those who have to use EHRs/CPOEs report more burnout, job dissatisfaction
Guidelines have been updated for monitoring and management of pediatric patients before

Guidance Updated for Sedation of Pediatric Patients

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Safe sedation needs a systematic approach, including medical supervision, pre-sedation assessment
Family-reported quality of end-of-life care is significantly better for patients with cancer or dementia than for patients with other chronic conditions

End-of-Life Care Received Varies Based on Type of Disease

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Cancer and dementia patients get more access to palliative care
Patients dying in old age often receive unnecessary end-of-life medical treatments in hospitals

Too Many Elderly, Terminal Patients Getting Unnecessary Tx

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Doctors, caregivers must be able to better recognize when death is imminent and unavoidable
Health care workers who wear contaminated gloves can transfer bacteria onto hospital surfaces

Health Care Workers’ Gloves Strong Source of Contamination

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Clear evidence that gloves of health care workers contaminate hospital surfaces with bacteria