sRAGE Linked to Risk of Incident Diabetic Nephropathy
Independent link seen for soluble receptor for advanced glycation end products, but not for CML
1991-2014 Saw Minimal Change in Health Spending Per State
Recession and recovery, implementation of health reform impacted health care coverage
AUA Reports on Nonneurogenic Chronic Urinary Retention
Treatment algorithm proposed based on stratification of patients by risk and by symptoms
20 Percent of Hospital Patients Have Side Effects From Abx Rx
One-fifth of those who had antibiotic-related side effects didn't require the drugs in the first place
Health Insurers Recruiting Former Pharma Reps to Cut Costs
Former pharma reps are educating doctors about costs of meds, encouraging use of generics
Sedentary Lifestyle May Up Risk of Renal, Bladder Cancers
73 percent increased risk for bladder cancer, 77 percent increased risk for renal
AMA Endeavors to Increase Transparency of Rx Pricing
At annual meeting, the physicians' group adopted new policies on drug pricing to protect patients
ADA: Canagliflozin Tied to Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Events
Lower risk versus placebo for patients with type 2 diabetes and high cardiovascular risk
Review: Depression Screening As Inpatient Important, Feasible
Still, more research needed to determine effect of screening/treatment on patient outcomes
Medical Students Lacking Proficiency in BP Measurements
Among 159 medical students, a mean of 4.1 elements out of 11 were performed properly
