New Bill With Tort Reforms Will Protect Iowa Physicians
Reforms include limiting noneconomic damages for intangibles, stronger expert witness standards
U.S. Leads in Income-Based Health Care Inequalities
More public tolerance for health care inequalities seen in United States than other countries
CDC: High-Deductible Health Plan Use Rising Among Employers
These employees more likely to face financial barriers to care, researchers find
Health System Sees Success With E-Visits Via Patient Portal
Portal offers access to physicians without an office visit for certain common symptoms
Many Taking NOACs for A-Fib May Not Be Getting Right Dose
Study of newer medications finds 16 percent receive too much or too little
Combo of Several Meds at Smaller Doses May Boost HTN Care
Researchers posit smaller doses of several drugs better than standard dose of just one medication
Reducing SBP Targets Below Current Guidelines Cuts Risk
Reducing SBP to 120 to 124 mm Hg linked to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, all-cause mortality
Cool Water Works As Well As Hot for Ridding Hands of Germs
Time spent scrubbing hands with soap more important that water temperature
May 2017 Briefing – Nephrology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for May 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Low Albumin Predicts Mortality in Renal Replacement Therapy
Low albumin level is only variable independently associated with mortality during one-year follow-up
