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> Cardiac arrest among hospitalized children is more likely to be fatal during a night shift, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2013. Announcement
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> Organizations--including the American Telemedicine Association and the Continua Health Alliance--urged Congressional leaders to consider incentivizing patient-generated health data. Article
> A web-based platform designed to improve patient safety in chronic kidney disease can be useful and effective, according to a new study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. Article
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