AACR Releases 2017 Cancer Progress Report
Twenty-five percent decrease in age-adjusted U.S. cancer death rate from 1991 to 2014
Some Aspects of Empathy Improve During Medical Training
Decrease in empathy as assessed by JSPE, but overall cognitive empathy improved on the QCAE
Are Physicians Obligated to Help on Planes?
One administrative physician explains his sense of obligation to help
Biomarkers Can Predict Rapid Drop in Renal Function in T2DM
ApoA4, CD5L, C1QB, IBP3 may improve prediction of rapid decline in renal function in type 2 diabetes
Intensive BP Control Associated With Increased CKD Risk
However, cardiovascular events, all-cause mortality risk decrease with intensive blood pressure lowering
Docs Should Be Aware of Family Beliefs Regarding Nondisclosure
Evidence from Middle East literature suggests variability in practices, preferences of truth telling
August 2017 Briefing – Nephrology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for August 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Liraglutide Tied to Reduced Progression of Diabetic Kidney Dz
Prespecified secondary analysis shows benefit for liraglutide when added to usual care in T2DM
Crosstalk Identified Between Adipose Tissue, Carcinomas
Organ-dependent crosstalk identified via VEGF, IL6, TNFα, and other mechanisms
Suicide Risk Up in Younger Patients With Chronic Illness
Those diagnosed with diabetes, asthma more likely to attempt suicide than healthy peers
