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COVID-19 Vaccination Not Associated with Increased Postmenopausal Bleeding

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Data has indicated a potential association between COVID-19 vaccination and menstruation, but there is little evidence about this association based on chart-reviewed medical record data.

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Type 2 Diabetes in Young Patients Spiked in Year 1 of COVID-19 Pandemic

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Using electronic medical record data from 2018-2020 obtained from 24 medical centers across the US, including Johns Hopkins, University of Colorado, and Mayo Clinic institutions, a new study suggests rates of youth onset type 2 diabetes increased 77% during the first year of the pandemic.

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Epic rolls out new feature to make it easier for patients to share medical records with health apps

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Medical records software giant Epic has rolled out a new feature that makes it easier for patients to release their medical records to the health or wellness apps they use. | The new capability is part of a wider effort by the healthcare industry, facilitated by new health tech policies from the federal government, to advance data-sharing at scale. (..)

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How blockchain can revolutionise medical records and save lives

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If appropriately implemented, blockchain-based medical records systems of tomorrow could be far more accurate, secure and accessible than the one-size-fits-all approach applied to today’s electronic health records, all while putting additional power back in the hands of the patients. The state of medical records today.

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Walmart deploys Epic medical records tech across its health centers, virtual care services

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Walmart deploys Epic medical records tech across its health centers, virtual care services. Wed, 09/29/2021 - 12:53.

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Emphasizing Electronic Medical Records in Toxicity Management

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Exploring the significant role of electronic medical records (EMR) in toxicity management for patients with HR+/HER2– breast cancer.

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Providers more likely to use negative descriptors in Black patients' medical records, study finds

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Providers more likely to use negative descriptors in Black patients' medical records, study finds. Wed, 01/19/2022 - 15:17.