In a pilot study of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), wearing a medical-alert bracelet or necklace was associated with a lower risk of developing kidney failure compared with usual care. The ...

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Medical identification bracelets are a necessity for many, but they aren’t exactly known for being fashionable. Thankfully for disabled fashion lovers, these essential bracelets — which display ...

Sometimes the most difficult aspect of having a chronic illness or severe allergy is making sure those around you know what to do in case of an emergency. The best medical I.D. bracelets do just that.

After Eileen Smith was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes four years ago, she went in search of a medical ID bracelet to wear in case she suffered a hypoglycemic episode away from home. She bought a ...

In a study of patients with chronic kidney disease who did or did not wear medical-alert bracelets or necklaces, the frequency of safety events--or unintended harm from medical therapy--reported at ...