Early Studies Often Show Exaggerated Treatment Effect
Findings based on assessment of trials evaluating drugs, devices to treat chronic medical conditions
Recommendations for Optimizing Hidden Curriculum in Medicine
Clinical learning environment should be optimized by ensuring what is taught in classroom is modeled
Understanding Rx Nonadherence Can Improve Adherence
Changing attitudes toward patients and their medication adherence can improve adherence
Growth Rates of Small Renal Masses Highly Variable Early On
Not reliable predictor of adverse outcomes in those under active surveillance; less variability over time
Cognition Deficits Seen in Children With Chronic Kidney Disease
Children with less severe CKD and kidney transplant had higher full-scale IQ than those on dialysis
Artificial Intelligence May Help Prevent Physician Burnout
Many potential uses for AI, including improving searches and documentation, selecting treatment
CDC: No Change in Percentage of Uninsured in U.S. From ’16 to ’17
Increase in percentage of those aged younger than 65 years enrolled in high-deductible health plan
No Evidence Use of SEP-1 Bundle Ups Survival in Sepsis
Neither the sepsis management bundle nor its interventions improve survival for adults with sepsis
Anticoagulants in Seniors With A-Fib, CKD Ups Stroke, ICH Risk
Anticoagulants linked to increased risk of ischemic stroke and hemorrhage, but lower all-cause mortality
Burnout Found Prevalent Among Doctors in Single Health System
Link between patient satisfaction and emotional exhaustion; also tied to odds of leaving organization
