ACA Coverage Gains Could Erode Without Individual Mandate
However, individual market in California not expected to destabilize because of mandate penalty
Medical Marketing Has Increased in Past 20 Years
Considerable increase seen from 1997 through 2016, especially in direct-to-consumer advertising
Costs Higher for Those With Comorbid Noncommunicable Diseases
Health expenditure greater for person with two diseases simultaneously than for the diseases separately
Multimethod Approach Improves ID of Med Nonadherence
Use of provider report, medication possession ratio improved ID of nonadherence in youth with CKD
Health Benefits of Nonsugar Sweeteners Uncertain
However, large systematic review could not rule out harms from nonsugar sweeteners
December 2018 Briefing – Nephrology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for December 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Kidney Stones Tied to Increased Renal Cell Carcinoma Risk
Risk increased for papillary RCC but not clear-cell RCC; risk for upper tract urothelial carcinoma increased
Incidence of End-Stage Kidney Disease Up in Australia
Incidence increased for nonindigenous people with type 2 diabetes; greatest increase for under 50s, over 80s
Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease Risk
Odds of CKD up with beverage pattern consisting of higher intake of sweetened soda, fruit drinks, water
Low Vitamin D Tied to Risk for Renal Hyperfiltration in Healthy Adults
Severe deficiency linked to increased prevalence of RHF in population with normal renal function
