Mobile Apps Show Promise for Improving CKD Medication Adherence

Mobile Apps Show Promise for Improving CKD Medication Adherence

New research is shedding light on the potential utility of mobile apps for improving medication adherence among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).1 The systematic review included 9 studies comprising 1023 participants at various stages of CKD management, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and post-kidney transplant. Results highlight statistically significant improvements in medication adherence with use…

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Americans flock to Chinese e-commerce apps DHgate, Taobao

Americans flock to Chinese e-commerce apps DHgate, Taobao

President Trump’s tariffs have prompted American online shoppers to ditch fast-fashion upstarts Temu and Shein in favor of two other Chinese e-commerce platforms — DHgate and Taobao — both of which have climbed into the top 5 most downloaded programs on Apple’s App Store. Viral videos on TikTok feature Chinese manufacturers urging American consumers to…

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Louisiana bill targets restaurant reservation apps

Louisiana bill targets restaurant reservation apps

A new bill in Louisiana aims to ban certain restaurant reservation apps unless they have explicit agreements with the restaurants.House Bill 90, sponsored by Lafayette lawmaker Troy Hebert, bans the sale of restaurant reservations without explicit agreements between the app and the restaurant itself. It also requires restaurants to have an agreement with the apps…

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