July 2017 Briefing – Nephrology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for July 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Methylprednisolone Ups Adverse Events in IgA Nephropathy
Recruitment discontinued because of serious adverse events after randomization of 262 patients
Intel Gained on Melanoma Risk for Renal Transplant Patients
Age-standardized relative rate of melanoma 4.9 in U.S. Renal Data System versus SEER patients
2016 Saw Increase in Number of Physicians Since 2010 Census
Increase in actively licensed U.S. physician-to-population ratio from 2010 to 2016
Health Benefits of Healthy Lifestyle Quantified in U.S.
At age 50, individuals with healthy lifestyle had seven years longer life expectancy, delay in disability
Greater Engagement for Patients Who Read Visit Notes
Patients value confirming and remembering next steps, quicker access and results, sharing information
Average Increase in Physician Compensation 2.9% in 2016
Overall, 77 percent of physician specialties experienced increases in compensation
Educational Intervention Doesn’t Up Hand, Stethoscope Hygiene
No significant increase in hand hygiene; stethoscope hygiene remained at zero after intervention
Worse Outcome for Discharge From ER With Acute Kidney Injury
Lower mortality for emergency department discharge versus hospitalization with acute kidney injury
AMA Module Offers Help for Adding Pharmacist to Practice
New education module offers six steps for integration of pharmacists into health care team
