JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association
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Comparative Study
Change in Prevalence of Disabilities and Accommodation Practices Among US Medical Schools, 2016 vs 2019.
This survey study assesses the prevalence of students with disabilities and types of accomodation provided at US allopathic medical schools in 2019, and compares the numbers with those of a 2016 survey to characterize 3-year changes.
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At least 30 case reports have linked the muscle relaxant baclofen to encephalopathy in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). ⋯ Among older patients with CKD who were newly prescribed baclofen, the 30-day incidence of encephalopathy was increased among those prescribed higher doses compared with lower doses. If verified, these risks should be balanced against the benefits of baclofen use.