January 2017 Briefing – Nephrology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for January 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Risk of Diabetes Down With HCV SVR in HIV/HCV Coinfection
Sustained viral response linked to reduction in risk of diabetes, trend toward reduced risk of renal failure
Nephrologists Often Don’t Treat Depression in Dialysis Patients
Also, many dialysis patients do not wish to receive aggressive treatment for their depression
Strategies Presented for Addressing Uncompensated Time
Strategies include limiting tasks to those that require medical license, streamlining portal messages
Most PCPs Oppose Complete Repeal of the Affordable Care Act
Though many would support changes, only 15 percent want law completely dismantled
ACA Has Increased Coverage, Access for Chronically Ill Patients
However, nearly one in seven of those with a chronic disease still lack coverage
Nadir Platelet Counts Tied to AKI in Pediatric Open-Heart Surgery
Magnitude of nadir platelet counts tied to severity of AKI in children undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass
Obesity Underrepresented in Medical Licensing Exams
Exam items primarily address diagnosis and treatment of obesity-related comorbid conditions
Biomarkers, Clinical Risk Improve Prediction of Renal Function
Findings in patients with type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease over wide range of baseline eGFR
Metabolites Linked to Renal Decline, Time to ESRD in T1DM
Findings in patients with type 1 diabetes, proteinuria, and chronic kidney disease stage 3
