Patient Satisfaction High With Nurse-Led Chronic Kidney Dz Care
Suggested improvements relate to car-parking, more practical support, accessible locations
Significant Differences for Methods of Measuring Albumin
Biases for plasma samples generally higher than for serum samples for all measurement methods
Mortality Down for U.S. Patients Treated by International Doctors
Compared to mortality rates for Medicare patients treated by U.S.-trained doctors
Health Care Access Not Easy for Undocumented Immigrants
Two U.S. studies find them unable to get adequate dialysis and end-of-life care
Skin Sodium Content Linked to Left Ventricular Mass in CKD
Skin sodium content more closely linked to left ventricular mass than total body overhydration
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
