Standardizing Demographics Ups Accuracy of Patient Matching
Standardization of address and last name improved sensitivity from 81.3 to 91.6 percent
Canagliflozin Seems Effective for Patients With T2DM, Kidney Disease
Reductions seen in risk for kidney failure, cardiovascular disease with canagliflozin versus placebo
Pruritus Prevalent and Disruptive in Nondialysis Chronic Kidney Disease
Patients with pruritus have higher prevalence of patient-reported depression, restless sleep
Domestic Responsibilities Tied to Physician Mothers’ Satisfaction
Being responsible for at least five tasks linked to desire to change career for moms in procedural specialties
New, Revised Topics Released in ACR Appropriateness Criteria
New topics relate to clinically suspected vascular malformation of extremities, gestational trophoblastic disease
Racial Disparities Seen in Kidney Transplant for Highly Sensitized
Whites have advantage in transplant probability in calculated plasma reactive antibody categories 80 percent or higher
Over-the-Counter Meds Save Health Care System Money
OTC medicines lead to $146 billion in annual clinical and drug cost savings
Americans Borrowed $88 Billion in Past Year to Pay for Health Care
Many do not seek treatment for health issues due to cost or reduce spending to pay for health care
March 2019 Briefing – Nephrology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for March 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
Doctors Unclear on Legal Obligations in Caring for Patients With Disability
Doctors report having little formal training, have incorrect understanding of care for patients with disability
