Retinal Emboli Linked to Cardiac Risk Factors, Kidney Disease
Older age, Indian ethnicity, HTN, chronic kidney disease, history of stroke linked to retinal emboli
Minimal Evidence for Electronic Communication Guidelines
Current guidelines for e-communication between patients, providers based on minimal evidence
Proactive Approach Encouraged for Online Patient Reviews
Most patients use online reviews as first step to find new doctor; form an opinion from one to six reviews
No Increase in Acute Kidney Injury Risk for SGLT2 Users
Using data from two health systems, no increased risk seen in AKI, even after adjustment for covariates
Intensive BP Treatment Appears Safe, Well Tolerated
Second study finds intensive systolic blood pressure control is also cost-effective
Collaborative Communication Could Improve HTN Rx Adherence
Clinicians in low-income neighborhoods should ask about employment, relationships, researchers say
Nurse-, System-Related Factors Analyzed in Wrong-Patient Events
In 77 percent of wrong-patient incident reports, the process of identifying the patients was not described
Tablet Use Encourages Patients to Explore Diabetes Risk
Replacing magazines with tablets can help patients learn about diabetes risk, take preventive action
Geriatric Consults Remain Rare in Kidney Cancer Care
Although use of medical co-management and rehabilitation services increasing
Hours Worked Impacted by Kids for Female, Not Male Doctors
Findings from a national sample of dual-physician couples
