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Whole-exome sequencing can identify a genetic cause for almost one-third of pediatric kidney transplant recipients

Exome Sequencing Beneficial for Pediatric Kidney Recipients

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Whole-exome sequencing-related molecular genetic diagnosis can have implications for clinical care
Hysteroscopic sterilization is associated with an increased risk for additional tubal intervention within seven years compared with laparoscopic sterilization

Repeat Tubal Procedures Up After Hysteroscopic Sterilization

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Risk for additional tubal resection or ligation higher for hysteroscopic versus laparoscopic sterilization
For asymptomatic patients with stable ischemic heart disease and coronary artery disease

Variation in Revascularization for Asymptomatic SIHD Unexplained

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Consistent benefit observed for patients with stable ischemic heart disease managed by revascularization
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration alerted health care providers on Thursday that the agency is investigating the use of paclitaxel-coated balloons and paclitaxel-eluting stents to treat peripheral arterial disease in the femoropopliteal artery because of a potentially increased mortality risk in the long term.

FDA Investigating Paclitaxel-Coated Balloons, Paclitaxel-Eluting Stents

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Investigation triggered by meta-analysis showing possible increased mortality in PAD patients at 2 years
Two patients diagnosed with acute flaccid myelitis and upper-extremity neuropathy who were treated with peripheral nerve transfer continue to demonstrate functional recovery at two years

Nerve Transfer Promising for Acute Flaccid Myelitis Patients

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Two children with AFM who underwent surgery for nerve transfer show functional recovery at two years
Due to the federal government shutdown

FDA Down to 5 Weeks of Funding to Review New Drug Applications

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Agency cannot accept new fees or applications until the shutdown is over
Personalized treatment selection may extend life expectancy in patients with chronic kidney disease and small renal tumors (≤4 cm)

Personalized Tx May Extend Life in CKD With Small Renal Tumors

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Routine partial nephrectomy yielded longest life expectancy in patients with normal renal function
Clinicians perceive accidental dislodgement of intravenous devices to be a common occurrence

Accidental IV Dislodgement Reported to Be Very Common

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Top 3 causes were confused patient, removal of catheter by patient, tape or securement loose
For African-American patients with hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing liver transplantation

Liver Transplant Survival May Improve With Race Matching

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Race-matched donor organ tied to improved survival for African-Americans with HCC undergoing transplant
Adoption of advanced health information technology capabilities is inconsistent across health care systems

Adoption of Advanced Health IT Capabilities Inconsistent

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Degree of EHR standardization strongest predictor of health information technology adoption