Low Health Beliefs for Salt Intake in Hemodialysis Patients
Score for subscale of perceived seriousness for no reduction of salt intake higher in transplant patients
Worker Contribution to Health Benefits Up in 2017
Share of firms offering coverage, workers receiving coverage remained stable
Few Older Patients Aware of Deprescribing
Although the majority surveyed are aware of medication harms
Opioid Rx, Dosing Often Excessive in Dialysis Patients
High-risk dialysis population also subject to the risks of long-term opioid use
Air Pollution May Damage Kidneys
Study finds link between particulate matter and renal function
Long-Acting Erythropoiesis Agents Can Help Save Resources
Findings based upon time costs of preparation and administration per patient
Insurer Market Power Lowers Providers’ Prices
Evidence seen for specialists in markets with high provider, insurer concentration
ACP Does Not Support Legalization of Assisted Suicide
Legalization would affect trust in the patient-physician relationship, and in the medical profession
AHA: Home BP Monitoring Down for Those Without Partners
Having, being aware of/treated for hypertension linked to increased frequency of home BP monitoring
AHA: Target Organ Damage From HTN Also Seen in Teenagers
Sixteen percent of teenagers had left ventricular hypertrophy with SBP below the 95th percentile
