ECG Metrics May Predict Cardiac Deaths in CKD Patients
Stronger as markers for cardiovascular death than for all-cause mortality or noncardiovascular death
Training Can Improve Patients’ Fluid, Salt Intake in Hemodialysis
Effective at some time points in decreasing fluid, salt intake among those undergoing hemodialysis
Despite Risk to Patients, Health Providers Often Work While Sick
Main reason is not wanting to let colleagues, patients down
Residents’ Knowledge of High-Value Care Varies
Discussions with faculty members linked to all self-reported high-value care behaviors
June 2015 Briefing – Nephrology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for June 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Public Opinion Sought on New Licensure for Assistant Physicians
Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts seeking public opinion prior to filing rules
Three Issues to Consider Before Selecting EHR
Work flow, features and functionality, and technical infrastructure should all be considered
Patients Want Online Access to Physicians, Health Records
But many are unaware of existing options, findings suggest
AMA Discusses Pre-Retirement Evaluation for Aging Doctors
Physicians approved development of preliminary assessment guidelines at AMA meeting
Steroid Avoidance May Not Help Reduce Posttransplant Diabetes
Limited effect among adult patients during five years following kidney transplantation
