New Technique Allows Rapid Bedside Measurement of GFR
VFI approach for direct measurement of glomerular filtration rate is accurate and reproducible
AMA Calls for Electronic Health Record Training
Association says medical students, residents should undergo training with evaluative feedback
The American Diabetes Association, June 22-26
The American Diabetes Association's 78th Scientific Sessions The annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) was held from June 22 to...
Health Care Technology Impacts Younger Patient Satisfaction
Younger health care consumers are dissatisfied with technology capability of health care organizations
Genetic Risk, Lifestyle Predict CVD, Diabetes Independently
No interactions seen for any outcome; log-additive effect on risk of developing cardiovascular disease
Midlife Fitness Linked to Lower Risk of Depression, CVD Death
Reduction also seen in CVD mortality with antecedent depression in association with high fitness level
FDA Approves Epidiolex for Severe Forms of Epilepsy
Cannabidiol oral solution approved for patients 2 and older with Lennox-Gastaut and Dravet syndromes
New Rules May Constrain Docs’ Ability to Treat Chronic Pain
Limitations on the use of prescription narcotics could complicate patient treatment
Variation in Quality of Trials for Atrial Fibrillation, Flutter
Most common trial endpoint is AF/AFL recurrence; rates of primary clinical endpoints are low
Penicillin Allergy Linked to MRSA, C. Difficile Risk
Association is mediated by increased use of β-lactam alternative antibiotics
