Systematic Screening of Med Adherence Will ID Barriers
Tailored interventions will be feasible following systematic monitoring of adherence
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Digital Divide Exists With Physician EHR Adoption
Adopters found to be optimistic about IT's potential, while non-adopters remain skeptical
Monday, May 20, 2013

Changes in Organ Allocation Helped Kids in Past Decade
From 2001 to 2010, increase seen in pediatric transplantation, decrease in wait-list deaths
Monday, May 20, 2013

IOM: Health Effects of Further Lowering Sodium Unclear
Higher sodium intake tied to heart disease; insufficient evidence to determine optimal intake
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

User Satisfaction With Electronic Health Records Down
Twelve percent decrease in user satisfaction since 2010; increase in very dissatisfied users
Friday, May 10, 2013

Poor Service, Bedside Manner Top Patients' Online Complaints
Review of 'rate-your-doctor' websites reveals patients' most common gripes
Friday, May 10, 2013

Smartphones, Smartphone Apps Increasingly Used by Docs
Two reports show use of smartphones and apps for professional purposes is increasing
Thursday, May 09, 2013

HHS Releases Data on Inpatient Charges for Hospital Services
HHS is also providing funding to data centers to collate, analyze, publish data to assist consumers
Thursday, May 09, 2013

Application for Health Coverage Has Been Simplified, Shortened
First-time consumers will be able to complete one three-page application, see all available options
Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Patients Most Annoyed by Long Waits, Unclear Test Results
Survey regarding doctor's office grievances identifies patients' top pet peeves
Friday, May 03, 2013

Health Industry Payment Details to Be Publicly Available
New CMS website will detail financial ties between drug, device manufacturers and docs, hospitals
Thursday, May 02, 2013

Renewed Efforts From AAFP to Repeal OTC Provision in ACA
Provision will increase costs to health care system; add to burden on physician offices
Tuesday, April 30, 2013

FDA Announces New Network to Focus Exclusively on Patients
Interactive tool designed to educate patients and advocates about processes of drug development
Monday, April 29, 2013

Medical Interns Spending Less Time With Patients
More time being spent at a computer since work hours were limited in 2011
Friday, April 26, 2013

Saturday Marks Sixth Annual Rx Drug Take-Back Day
Collection sites will be available around the country
Friday, April 26, 2013

Physicians Less Empathetic in Talking to Heavy Patients
Patient weight plays no role in quantity of physicians' biomedical communications
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Analgesics in Endurance Events Can Have Serious Adverse Effects
GI, kidney, and cardiovascular adverse events may increase with analgesic dose
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Diagnostic Errors Are the Leading Type of Malpractice Claim
Diagnosis-related payments from 1986 to 2010 totaled $38.8 billion
Wednesday, April 24, 2013

TEDMED: Patients Can Become Leaders on the Health Team
Communities can raise their own leaders; may be key approach to change at community level
Monday, April 22, 2013

TEDMED: Is the Obesity Crisis a Disguise for a Deeper Problem?
Surgeon-researcher discusses hypothesis that we may be 'blaming the victims'
Monday, April 22, 2013

TEDMED: Get the Joy Back Into Health and Wellness
Surgeon General talks about importance of bringing joy back into movement and medicine
Monday, April 22, 2013

Patient-Centered Decision Making Ups Health Outcomes
Health care outcomes improved for 71 percent of contextual factors that were addressed by PCDM
Friday, April 19, 2013

Family-Centered Teaching Rounds Good for Patients, Students
Higher patient satisfaction with exam room presentations; many residents have concerns
Thursday, April 18, 2013

Relative Proportion of MRSA Increasing in S. aureus Isolates
Methicillin-sensitive S. aureus becoming more resistant to antibiotics
Thursday, April 18, 2013

Community Benefit Spending Varies for Tax-Exempt Hospitals
Most spent on charity care, patient services; less spent on community health improvement
Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Glutamine, Antioxidants No Benefit to Critically Ill Patients
Glutamine linked to increase in 28-day mortality among critically ill adults with multiorgan failure
Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Speech Details Practices to Improve U.S. Health Systems
Mayo Clinic CEO outlines key steps to create high-quality, low-cost care in America
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Growth Hormone Ups Height in Pediatric Dialysis Patients
Bone formation rates are higher with growth hormone, regardless of bone histologic features
Friday, April 05, 2013

Statins Show Protective Effect Against Acute Kidney Injury
Initiating use prior to coronary artery bypass grafting surgery may modestly reduce risks
Friday, April 05, 2013

Web-Based Nephrology Consults May Reduce Referrals
Consultations usually performed during office hours; need less than 10 minutes time investment
Thursday, April 04, 2013

CMS Announces Final Rates for Medicare Drug, Health Plans
Program updates for 2014 designed to lower beneficiary costs, increase value
Thursday, April 04, 2013

Many Uninsured Vets Will Be Eligible for Medicaid Under ACA
But most of uninsured will have new coverage options only if their state expands Medicaid
Friday, March 29, 2013

Using Internet Search Logs Can Help Identify Drug Interactions
Tool may alert authorities to potential problems and aid in surveillance of adverse events
Thursday, March 28, 2013

Study: Primary Care Extension Program Should Be Funded
Authors say PCEP important to improving public health, translating research into practice
Thursday, March 28, 2013

Regional Variation Noted in Prevalence of Delayed Care
Populations in counties with high prevalence likely to be Hispanic, have low income, chronic disease
Thursday, March 28, 2013

Inpatient Deaths Fell by 8 Percent in Last Decade
But total number of hospitalizations increased by 11 percent
Wednesday, March 27, 2013

AHA: Active Docs More Likely to Advise Patients to Be Active
Review sees link between health care providers' physical activity level, counseling offered
Friday, March 22, 2013

Mobility Impaired May Have Difficulty Accessing Docs
Inability to transfer patient from wheelchair to examination bed most commonly reported issue
Friday, March 22, 2013

Impact of Budget Sequestration on Health Care Discussed
Cuts will not be equal: Medicaid protected; 2 percent cut for Medicare; 8.2 percent cut for NIH
Thursday, March 21, 2013

Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Can Also Reduce Cancer Risk
Adherence to six or seven ideal health metrics linked to 51 percent lower risk of cancer
Thursday, March 21, 2013

Effect of Immigration Status on Medicaid Eligibility Discussed
Seventeen percent of low-income, uninsured nonelderly are unauthorized or recently legal
Wednesday, March 20, 2013

ER Discharge Dx/Disposition Discordant With Chief Complaint
Presenting complaints don't differ amongst patients needing primary care, urgent care, hospital admission
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Aristolochic Acid Nephropathy, a Global Health Problem
Review of widely used Chinese herbs identifies need for regulation and further study
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Conflict-of-Interest Disclosures Common at 2011 AAOS Meeting
All featured symposia at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons disclosed conflicts
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

BP Shifts Tied to Mortality Risk for Blacks With Kidney Disease
Higher daily systolic readings associated with overall and cardiovascular odds of death
Friday, March 15, 2013

Final Rule in Notice of Benefit, Payment Parameters Issued
Rule expands on existing standards for risk adjustment, reinsurance, risk corridors
Friday, March 15, 2013

Health Insurance Exchanges Will Mainly Be Run by Feds
Federal government will establish exchanges for 26 states; state-run exchanges for 17 states, D.C.
Friday, March 15, 2013

$120 Million to Be Sequestered From Health Centers in 2013
Losses likely to be more severe for health centers that are especially grant dependent
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Clinical Trials Published Almost Two Years After Completion
Funding source, number of participants, and journal impact factor all affect time to publication
Wednesday, March 06, 2013

Most Docs Report Information Overload in EHR-Setting
Docs who report information overload more likely to have missed results leading to delayed care
Wednesday, March 06, 2013

U.K. Health Performance Worse Than Comparable Countries
Tobacco, high blood pressure, high BMI leading risk factors for disability-adjusted life-years
Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Panel Recommends 10 Patient Safety Strategies
Ten strategies strongly encouraged for adoption; a further 12 strategies encouraged
Monday, March 04, 2013

CMS Reports on Progress Toward Improved Health Care
Progress includes slowing of growth in health care spending, decrease in readmissions
Monday, March 04, 2013

Computerized Provider Order Entry System Cuts Rx Errors
Given effect size, CPOE use, estimated reduction of 12.5 percent in medication errors each year
Monday, March 04, 2013

Sequestration to Impact Health Care-Related Programs
Medicare providers and medical researchers brace for cuts from fiscal impasse
Friday, March 01, 2013

Type of Vascular Access Linked to Outcomes in Hemodialysis
Increased risk of mortality, infection, cardiovascular events with catheter versus fistula, graft
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Preparation Underway for Implementation of ACA in 2014
Medicaid and CHIP are still main source of insurance coverage for children, pregnant women
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

FDA: Omontys Injection Pulled From Market
Voluntary recall of anemia drug due to reports of anaphylaxis, including three deaths
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits Expanded
New rule from HHS outlines standards for essential health benefits
Friday, February 22, 2013

CMS Proposes Payment and Policy Updates for 2014
Suggested changes will increase value and protection for beneficiaries
Thursday, February 21, 2013

Faster Adoption of Electronic Health Records Needed
Penalties under 2009 law start in 2015
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Synthetic Marijuana Linked to Acute Kidney Injury
Sixteen cases identified in the United States
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Multimodality Approach Needed to Reengineer Health Care
Rethinking, redesign, and application of necessary tools suggested for health care value reform
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

CMS: Unnecessary Medicare Regulations to Be Reformed
Proposed rule aims to increase ability of health care professionals to improve patient care
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Patient Care
Modeling shows that computers can improve medical decisions and outcomes at lower costs
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Health Care-Associated Infections Decreased in 2011
Largest drop in central line-associated bloodstream infections; surgical site infections also down
Friday, February 15, 2013

IOM Urges International Action to Eradicate Fake Drugs
Falsified and substandard meds are ineffective; may trigger resistance and cause illness, death
Thursday, February 14, 2013

Psychological, Sexual Impact of Female Breadwinners Explored
Men who are outearned by their wives more likely to use erectile dysfunction medications
Thursday, February 14, 2013

Oregon Experiment Will Provide Insight Into ACO-Based Reform
Program centered on coordinated care organization highlights challenges of contracting with ACOs
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Health Insurance Exchanges Are Top Priority on U.S. Agenda
Fifty-five percent view establishment of insurance exchange as top policy priority for their state
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Increasing Patient Activation Tied to Lower Health Care Costs
Having a higher score on the Patient Activation Measure linked to improved outcomes, lower costs
Monday, February 11, 2013

Creatinine Excretion Rate Linked to Higher Mortality in T2DM
Lower creatinine excretion rate linked to higher all-cause mortality in type 2 diabetes, nephropathy
Monday, February 11, 2013

One Hospital Night OK for Robotic Partial Nephrectomy
Readmission rate of 2.7 percent with discharge on postoperative day one
Thursday, February 07, 2013

Albumin Improves Bacterial Peritonitis Outcomes
Four trials included in review show less renal impairment, mortality with albumin infusions
Thursday, February 07, 2013

Men's Risk of Kidney Stones Up With Ascorbic Acid Supplements
Dose-dependent effect seen with up to two-fold increased risk after multivariate adjustment
Wednesday, February 06, 2013

Knowing Cost of Imaging Tests Doesn't Cut Utilization
Provider cost transparency alone does not significantly impact use of inpatient imaging
Friday, February 01, 2013

Physicians Commonly Report Unsafe Hospital Workloads
Findings from an online survey of hospitalists show excess workload affects patient outcome
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Even Correctly-Administered NSAIDS Can Cause AKI in Kids
Young children with NSAID-induced acute kidney injury may have more severe disease
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Brain Scans Show Doctors Empathize With Patients
Regions associated with pain relief and reward activated
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Peginesatide Safe for Anemia in Patients Undergoing Dialysis
Second study shows cardiovascular events and mortality up in patients not undergoing dialysis
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Large Teaching Hospitals Face More Readmission Penalties
After adjustment, likelihood of being penalized highest for safety-net hospitals
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Care Transition Initiative Decreases Rehospitalizations
However, no significant reduction in 30-day rehospitalization as percent of hospital discharges
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

FDA Approves Botox for Overactive Bladder
When patients don't respond to standard treatments
Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Efforts Failed to Up Primary Care, Rural Resident Training
Net growth in primary care training, but outpaced by growth in non-primary care training
Friday, January 18, 2013

Even Brief Interruptions Dramatically Increase Errors
Error rate doubled or tripled in response to brief interruptions of only 2.8 to 4.4 seconds
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Family Docs Are Early Adopters of Electronic Health Records
Sixty-eight percent currently use EHR systems; likely to surpass 80 percent by 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Older Individuals Have Atypical Stone Presentation
Surgical intervention more likely to be required with older patients
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Certain Online Behaviors of Docs Warrant Investigation
Consensus in seven of ten vignettes; outcome less clear for other doc online behavior scenarios
Monday, January 14, 2013

New Hematuria Risk Index IDs Patients at Low Cancer Risk
Being 50 years or older, recent history of gross hematuria, male gender indicate risk
Monday, January 14, 2013

Top Five Issues for Docs and Patients Identified for 2013
Issues include access to care, physician shortages, preparation for 30 million new patients
Monday, January 14, 2013

National U.S. Health Care Spending Relatively Stable
But during 2011, personal health care spending growth accelerated
Friday, January 11, 2013

SPIRIT 2013 Clinical Trial Protocol Guidelines Issued
Thirty-three-item SPIRIT checklist will serve as guideline for the minimum content of clinical trial
Thursday, January 10, 2013

Multiple Stressors Contribute to Readmission Within 30 Days
Sleep deprivation, poor nutrition, pain and discomfort contribute to post-hospital syndrome
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Two HTN Meds Plus NSAIDs Ups Acute Kidney Injury Risk
Risk up with use of diuretic and ACE inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker, plus NSAID
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Health Care Use Dropped Among All During Recession
Little evidence of racial or ethnic disparities, except for fewer physician visits for Hispanics
Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Shared Savings May Promote Care Coordination Entity Use
Sharing savings with dually eligible patients may foster enrollment in coordinated care entities
Monday, January 07, 2013

Association Between Health Care Cost, Quality Inconsistent
Review of 61 studies shows inconsistent evidence for the direction of the association
Thursday, January 03, 2013

House Joins Senate to Avert Medicare Cuts
U.S. health care could be significantly affected by failure to reach 'fiscal cliff' agreement
Wednesday, January 02, 2013

R.E.N.A.L. Nephrometry Score Predicts Treatment Efficacy
Predicts oncological outcomes and major complications after percutaneous renal ablation
Thursday, December 27, 2012

Health Care Satisfaction Rated As High by Unacculturated Hispanics
Unacculturated or biculturated Hispanics give higher ratings for health care experiences
Monday, December 17, 2012

Dialysis-Requiring Acute Kidney Injuries on the Rise
Incidence and associated deaths increased considerably between 2000 and 2009
Thursday, December 13, 2012

FDA: Public-Private Venture Set to Improve Regulatory Science
Medical Device Innovation Consortium will collaborate with FDA to better evaluate new devices
Thursday, December 06, 2012

Increasing Number of Workers in Self-Insured Health Plans
In 2011, 58.5 percent with health coverage self-insured; increase driven by large employers
Monday, December 03, 2012

Political Leaders Face Voter Opposition to Medicare Cuts
Voter poll analysis portends conflict in ACA implementation
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Doc Earnings Growth Lags Behind Other Health Professionals
Adjusted physician earnings dropped by 1.6 percent from 1996-2000 to 2006-2010
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Growing Number of Drugs Possibly Inhibited by Grapefruit
All drugs orally administered; have low-to-intermediate bioavailability; metabolized by CYP3A4
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Obama Administration Moving Forward With Health Care Law
From 2014, insurance companies prohibited from discrimination based on pre-existing conditions
Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Decreased Renal Function Linked to Cognitive Decline
Change in renal function tied to changes in global cognition, verbal memory, abstract reasoning
Monday, November 19, 2012

Nephron Sparing Surgery Has Excellent Lasting Outcomes
Excellent oncological, function outcomes at 10+ years for patients with bilateral renal masses
Monday, November 19, 2012

Mental Illness, Job Stress Both Factors in Physician Suicides
Docs more likely to have antipsychotics, barbiturates, not antidepressants on toxicology testing
Friday, November 16, 2012

Survival Advantage for Whites With Renal Cell Carcinoma
Although more blacks diagnosed with localized stage, smaller tumors, less aggressive subtype
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Lower Income More Strongly Linked to Albuminuria in Blacks
Trend toward stronger association with albuminuria may influence racial disparity in CKD
Friday, November 09, 2012

HTN Risk Up for African-American Live Kidney Donors
More than 50 percent of those donors with hypertension are untreated
Tuesday, November 06, 2012

AHA Reaffirms Sodium Reduction Advice
Group expresses methodological concerns with studies published since 2011 concluding otherwise
Monday, November 05, 2012

U.S. Medicare Spending on Elderly Has Outpaced Canada's
Growth three times faster in the U.S., while Canada offers more comprehensive benefits
Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Overweight, Obese Teens at Risk for End-Stage Renal Disease
Elevated BMI is a substantial risk factor for both diabetic and non-diabetic renal disease
Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Link Between Vitamin D, Mortality Not Impacted by eGFR
Increased mortality with vitamin D <12 ng/mL, with or without eGFR <60 ml/min/1.73 m²
Thursday, October 25, 2012

Genuine Very Large Effects in Trials Rare in Medicine
Very large effects typically seen in small trials and diminish subsequently; seldom address mortality
Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Chloride-Restriction Lowers Rates of Kidney Injury in ICU
Significant decreases in use of renal replacement therapy also observed
Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Fluoro-Less Ureteral Stent Placement Deemed Feasible
Similar accuracy, complication rates versus conventional ureteral stent placement
Monday, October 15, 2012

Gene Variant in Donors Affects Kidney Graft Survival
SNP in donor ABCB1 gene significantly increases risk of long-term graft failure
Friday, October 12, 2012

Inadequate Education ID'd As Barrier to Home Hemodialysis
Benefits for patients, but lack of education among patients and doctors barrier to implementation
Friday, October 05, 2012

More Active Lifestyle Could Cut Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher levels of physical activity for men, lower levels of sitting time for women tied to lower risk
Friday, October 05, 2012

Limiting the Problem of Missing Data Urged for Clinical Trials
Special report: analysis methods can not compensate for missing data, simple fixes ruled out
Wednesday, October 03, 2012

Observation Units Could Save $3.1 Billion Nationally Per Year
Hospital observation units could save $1,572 per patient; $4.6 million annually per hospital
Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Patients Benefit From Access to Physician Notes
Patients frequently access visit notes; almost all patients want open note policy to continue
Monday, October 01, 2012

Many Support Financial Incentives for Organ Donation
Survey of Canadian public, health professionals, and people affected by kidney disease
Friday, September 28, 2012

AHA: Yogurt Consumption May Reduce Hypertension Risk
Adults who consume >2 percent of calories from yogurt have reduced risk versus non-consumers
Thursday, September 20, 2012

African-Americans Less Adherent to DASH Diet for Lowering BP
Greater DASH diet adherence linked to greater BP drop, independent of weight loss
Thursday, September 20, 2012

'Choosing Wisely' Suggestions Should Improve Kidney Care
Five recommendations from American Society of Nephrology may cut spending, prevent harm
Friday, September 14, 2012

Not All Docs/Nurses Want to Be Asked About Hand Hygiene
Few were asked in the past month; more than a quarter do not want patients to remind them
Friday, September 07, 2012

Even Normal Range Albuminuria Ups Cardiovascular Risk
Increased risk seen in type 2 diabetes; link lost with ACE inhibitors
Friday, August 31, 2012

Poor Follow-Up of Hospital Tests Often Due to Late Orders
Tests performed on day of discharge represent 6.8 percent of all tests, 46.8 percent of missed results
Tuesday, August 14, 2012

After Bariatric Op, Controlled Diet Can Aid CaOx Supersaturation
Diet with normal calcium, moderate protein, reduced oxalate beneficial after bariatric surgery
Thursday, August 09, 2012

Clinicians Can Unintentionally Prompt Nocebo Effect
Negative expectations, being informed about complications up likelihood of adverse effects
Thursday, August 02, 2012

Histological Subtype Impacts Survival in Renal Cell Cancer
Improved survival with chromophobe; poor survival with collecting duct, sarcomatoid subtypes
Monday, July 30, 2012

Rituximab Useful in Idiopathic Membranous Nephropathy
Two-thirds of patients achieve remission and improved or stabilized renal function
Friday, July 27, 2012

Immunosuppressant Switch Cuts Skin Cancer Post-Transplant
Longer survival for kidney-transplant patients switched to sirolimus from calcineurin inhibitors
Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Effect of Phosphate Binders in Chronic Kidney Disease Unclear
Linked to lower urinary, serum phosphorus, but promote progression of vascular calcification
Friday, July 20, 2012

Poorer Patient Experience at Safety-Net Hospitals
Worse performance on nearly every measure of patient experience; discrepancy persisted over time
Thursday, July 19, 2012

~12,000 Preventable Deaths in English Hospitals Annually
Main causes are poor clinical monitoring, diagnostic errors, and inadequate drug/fluid management
Thursday, July 19, 2012

Social Network Analysis IDs Informal Physician Networks
Geographic variation in network characteristics; similar physician, patient features within networks
Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Hyperfiltration Independent Risk Factor for Diabetic Neuropathy
Persistent hyperfiltration tied to greater declines in renal function, nephropathy in type 2 diabetes
Friday, July 13, 2012

New, Combined Equation More Accurately Estimates GFR
Combined creatinine-cystatin C equation performs better than either marker alone
Thursday, July 05, 2012

Factors ID'd for Outcome of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Increasing stone size, upper pole stones associated with lower rates of stone clearance
Tuesday, July 03, 2012

Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Reform Law
'Individual-mandate' insurance requirement deemed constitutional
Thursday, June 28, 2012

Duplicate Payments by Federal Government Increasing
Dually enrolled patients in the VA and Medicare account for substantial, duplicate costs
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Similar Outcomes for Robot-Aided, Conventional Nephrectomy
Post-op complication rates, distributions similar for laparoscopic partial nephrectomy techniques
Friday, June 22, 2012

Half of Residents Report Working While Sick
Most frequent reasons for presenteeism include feeling obligation to colleagues and to patient care
Thursday, June 21, 2012

More Untreated Kidney Failure Seen in Older Adults
Treated kidney failure rate higher for young versus older adults; overall failure rates less variable
Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Sports-Related Kidney Injuries Rare in High School Athletes
Limiting sport participation in athletes with single kidneys may not be necessary
Monday, June 18, 2012

Higher Risk of VTE in CKD Surgical Patients on Enoxaparin
Compared to desirudin, VTE risk up for enoxaparin-treated CKD stage 3B patients after THR
Friday, June 08, 2012

Risk of Calcium Oxalate Stones Not Affected by Oxalate Intake
High oxalate diet does not increase risk if recommended amount of dietary calcium is eaten
Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Arterial Stiffness in CKD
Waist circumference, SBP independent predictors of arterial stiffness in chronic kidney disease
Monday, June 04, 2012

Intensive Glucose Control Helps Surrogate Renal End Points
Meta-analysis shows that intensive control does not improve clinical renal end points in diabetes
Thursday, May 31, 2012

Post-Transplant, eGFR Impacts Cardio Risk Independently
In stable transplant recipients, improved kidney function linked to reduction in CVD events, death
Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Peritonitis Ups Odds of Mortality in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
Risk of peritonitis elevated six-fold in 30 days before death in patients on treatment
Friday, May 25, 2012

AUA: Prevalence of Kidney Stones in U.S. Is 8.8 Percent
Obesity and diabetes found to correlate strongly with history of kidney stones
Thursday, May 24, 2012

Rituximab Little Use in Resistant Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome
Drug does not reduce proteinuria in combination with prednisone, calcineurin inhibitors
Friday, May 11, 2012

Newer Model Better Identifies eGFR-Related Risks
More accurate classification of mortality risk, end-stage renal disease with CKD-EPI equation
Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Lupus Nephritis Screening and Management Guidelines Issued
Include methods for identifying disease, new therapies, and treatment of pregnant patients
Friday, May 04, 2012

CMS Policy Helping Hospitals to Prevent Targeted Infections
Despite positive impact, less time spent on nontargeted infections, especially in large hospitals
Friday, May 04, 2012

Methodological Heterogeneity Seen in Clinical Trials
Trials registered with ClinicalTrials.gov from 2007 to 2010 mainly small, single-center
Tuesday, May 01, 2012

In CKD, Fish Oil Doesn't Up Hemodialysis Graft Patency
Lower graft failure, secondary cardiovascular benefits seen in stage 5 chronic kidney disease
Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Evidence Lacking for Value of CKD Screening and Monitoring
Variable quality of evidence found for effect of chronic kidney disease treatment options
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Herbal Carcinogen Linked to Urothelial Cancer in Taiwan
Carcinogen associated with A:T to T:A transversions in tumor suppressor and oncogenes
Friday, April 13, 2012

Medical Malpractice Claims Incur Substantial Defense Costs
Costs higher for claims resulting in indemnity payments; significant variation by specialty
Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Living Donor Age Has Little Impact on Kidney Survival
Except for recipients aged 18 to 39 years, who do best with an organ from a similarly-aged donor
Friday, March 23, 2012

Health Care Team Members Key for Antimicrobial Stewardship
Epidemiologists, preventionists help stop infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms
Thursday, March 22, 2012

Poorer Health Literacy Linked to Increased Mortality
About one-third of older adults in England have medium or low functional health literacy
Friday, March 16, 2012

Higher Spending by Hospitals Improves Outcomes
Lower mortality, readmission for acute patients admitted to hospital in highest tercile of spending
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

U.S. Mortality Rates Dropped 60 Percent From 1935 to 2010
For every year, heart disease, cancer, and stroke are among the five leading causes of death
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Flu Vaccine Up Among Medical Staff When They Believe It Works
Hospital health care workers more likely to get vaccinated when committed to preventing flu
Friday, March 09, 2012

Surrogates Tend to Misinterpret Poor Prognosis Information
Statements about low risk of death interpreted accurately; poor prognosis viewed optimistically
Friday, March 09, 2012

Buprenorphine Maintenance Therapy Not Recommended
Abstinence-based therapy recommended instead for opioid-addicted health care professionals
Thursday, March 08, 2012

Financial Burden of Medical Care Affects One in Three
More than one in five poor or near-poor adults younger than 65 have bills they are unable to pay
Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Electronic Test Result Access Does Not Reduce Test Ordering
Office-based physician access to computerized images may up image ordering by 40 to 70 percent
Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Diabetic Polyneuropathy Not Up With Impaired Glycemia
Retinopathy and nephropathy rates higher in those with new diabetes but not with impaired glycemia
Friday, March 02, 2012

Cardiovascular Event Risk Not Up for Living Kidney Donors
No increased risk of death or major cardiovascular event in first 10 years post-transplant
Friday, March 02, 2012

Biomarkers Gauge Kidney Injury After Heart Surgery
Three biomarkers significantly improve risk classification for acute kidney injury progression
Friday, March 02, 2012

Bariatric Surgery Risks Up in Patients With Kidney Disease
Approximately 30 percent increase in complications with each higher chronic kidney disease stage
Friday, March 02, 2012

FDA Approves Label Changes for Statins
Cognitive and blood sugar side effects added; recommendation of routine liver monitoring dropped
Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Many Obese With CKD Want to Lose Weight
But many are following dietary interventions that contribute to decline in renal function
Monday, February 27, 2012

Highest Diabetes Death Rates Seen in Trials Selecting for CKD
Selection for chronic kidney disease associated with highest mortality rates in randomized trials
Wednesday, February 22, 2012

2002 to 2008 Saw Increase in Partial Nephrectomy Use
For patients with renal masses, use of partial nephrectomy increased from 15.3 to 24.7 percent
Friday, February 17, 2012

Vitamin D Doesn't Improve Cardiac Measures in CKD Patients
No improvements in left ventricular mass, measures of diastolic dysfunction with paricalcitol therapy
Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Racial Disparity at Many Steps of Renal Transplant Process
Even after accounting for socioeconomic variables, blacks still have lower rate of transplant
Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Fenofibrate Found Safe in Diabetes With Renal Impairment
Reduced total cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes and moderate renal impairment
Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Not Enough Americans Being Screened for Cancer
Rates short of Healthy People 2020 targets for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening
Thursday, January 26, 2012

Exposure to Iodinated Contrast Media Affects Thyroid Function
Linked to subsequent development of incident hyperthyroidism, incident overt hypothyroidism
Thursday, January 26, 2012

Positive Affirmation Improves Medication Adherence
But, does not significantly reduce blood pressure in African-Americans with hypertension
Thursday, January 26, 2012

Adrenalectomy Rates Remain High in Radical Nephrectomy
Small decrease in rate of adrenalectomy despite evidence to support preservation of adrenal gland
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Overuse of Health Care Services Understudied
Research limited primarily to unnecessary antibiotic use and a few cardiovascular procedures
Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Unemployed Have Poorer Mental and Physical Health
And are less likely to receive needed medical care and prescriptions
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

HealthGrades IDs Notable Hospitals for Clinical Excellence
If all hospitals performed at this level, thousands of Medicare deaths, complications could be averted
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Four Novel Biomarkers May Predict Diabetic Kidney Damage
Panel of four protein biomarkers may serve as predictors of early renal decline in type 1 diabetes
Friday, January 20, 2012

U.S. Health Care Expenditure Still Unevenly Distributed
In 2008 and 2009, 1 percent of population account for ~20 percent of spending
Friday, January 13, 2012

CDC: 2010 Saw Decrease in Age-Adjusted Death Rates
Homicide no longer in top 15 causes of death; replaced by pneumonitis due to solids and liquids
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

In-Hospital, 30-Day Standardized Mortality Measures Differ
In-hospital risk-standardized mortality rates vary between hospitals; linked with length of stay
Thursday, January 05, 2012

Perceptions of Inappropriate Care Prevalent Among ICU Staff
For ICU staff in Europe, Israel, perceptions independently linked to higher intent to leave job
Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Correcting Anemia Reduces Odds of Renal Transplant Failure
Complete anemia correction reduces progression to chronic allograft nephropathy post-transplant
Thursday, December 22, 2011

NCHS: Poisonings Are Leading Cause of Injury Deaths
In 2008, poisoning deaths were main cause of injury death, with almost 90 percent due to drugs
Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Physician Opinions on Benefits of Open Visit Notes Vary
And, 79 percent of patients are interested in sharing their personal health record information
Monday, December 19, 2011

Increasing U.S. Renal Cancer Incidence Differs by Age
Most rapid increase in renal cancer incidence seen in those younger than 40, 60 to 79 years old
Monday, December 19, 2011

Infection Prevention Up in VA, Non-Federal Hospitals
But catheter-associated urinary tract infection prevention practices remain low
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Nephrology Referral Low Following Acute Kidney Injury
Cumulative incidence of referral 8.5 percent before dying, dialysis, or improved kidney function
Friday, December 09, 2011

Factors Affecting Micro-RNA Detection Accuracy Identified
Include variations in plasma samples, collection method, anticoagulant used, inhibitors in plasma
Friday, December 09, 2011

Acute Kidney Injury Prevalent in Military Burn Casualties
After multivariate adjustments, independently associated with increased morbidity, mortality
Friday, December 09, 2011

Medical Students Fail to ID Hand Hygiene Indications
Preclinical phase medical students lack knowledge about hand disinfection indications
Monday, December 05, 2011

F2-Isoprostanes Inversely Linked to Diabetes Risk
Significant association for isoprostanes iPF2α-III, 2,3-dinor-iPF2α-III, and iPF2α-VI
Friday, December 02, 2011

U.S. Patients Highly Satisfied With Outpatient Medical Care
Patient satisfaction scores tied to waiting time, time spent with provider, and age category
Wednesday, November 30, 2011

High-Performing Docs Learn Equally From Success, Failure
High performers learn from successes, failures; low performers have asymmetric learning rates
Monday, November 28, 2011

Urinary Potassium, Sodium Excretion Tied to CV Events
Compared with baseline sodium excretion, high or low excretion linked with increased CV events
Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Oliguria in Bariatric Surgery Not Tied to Intra-Op Fluids
Oliguria in laparoscopic bariatric surgery persists regardless of intra-op fluid administered
Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Nonpunitive Method Improves Medical Error Reporting
Most common errors: misfiled or incorrectly entered patient info
Monday, November 21, 2011

Mycophenolate Mofetil Beats Azathioprine in Lupus Nephritis
With superior maintenance of renal response to treatment, and superior prevention of relapse
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Patients Without Insurance Have Shorter Hospital Stays
Uninsured have shorter stays for ambulatory care-sensitive conditions, or non-ACSCs
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Intensive Diabetes Therapy Lowers Risk of Impaired GFR
Intensive therapy benefits attenuated by adjusting for glycated hemoglobin, albumin excretion
Monday, November 14, 2011

Overactive Bladder Prevalent in Patients With Diabetes
Seen in 22.5 percent of patients with diabetes; increased prevalence with age, diabetes duration
Thursday, November 10, 2011

Half of U.S. Adult Smokers Tried to Quit Last Year
Cessation services, however, tend to be under-utilized
Thursday, November 10, 2011

Glove Use Linked to Reduced Hand Hygiene Compliance
Gloves often worn when not indicated, and not worn when indicated
Thursday, November 10, 2011

Evidence Shows Reduced Sodium Intake Lowers BP
But increase seen in levels of renin, aldosterone, adrenaline, noradrenaline, cholesterol, lipids
Thursday, November 10, 2011

Hemodialysis Preferred Therapy in End-Stage Lupus Nephritis
Race, ethnicity, employment, insurance influence choice for peritoneal dialysis as initial therapy
Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Great Achievement at Young Age Function of Time, Not Field
Age dynamics tied to proportion of theoretical work, age of attainment of foundation knowledge
Monday, November 07, 2011

Receptionists Contribute to Safety of Repeat Prescriptions
Clinicians often unaware of input of receptionists and administrative staff in repeat prescribing
Friday, November 04, 2011

Rooms of Patients With A. baumannii Often Contaminated
Supply carts, floors, infusion pumps, ventilator touch pads are most commonly contaminated
Friday, November 04, 2011

No Medicare Savings From Disease-Management Hotline
Modest improvement in quality of care, but no reduction in costs of care or acute care utilization
Thursday, November 03, 2011

Risks for C. difficile Infection, Colonization Identified
Host, pathogen factors differentially affect this health care-associated infection, colonization
Thursday, November 03, 2011

Graft Loss Higher With Kidneys Donated by Older Live Donors
But comparable to graft loss for recipients of a kidney from a deceased younger donor
Thursday, November 03, 2011

CDC: Opioid Overdoses Have Reached Epidemic Proportions
Overdose death rates, sales, OPR-related treatment admissions increased between 1999 and 2008
Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Solid Organ Transplantation Tied to Increased Risk of Cancer
Kidney, heart, liver, lung transplants tied to higher infection-related and unrelated cancer risk
Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Switching From IV to Oral Meds Cuts Health Care Costs
In patients eligible for oral intake, switch from IV to oral equivalents cuts hospital costs
Monday, October 31, 2011

Adipose Tissue Inflammation Tied to Fat Deposition
Subcutaneous adipose tissue inflammation ups VAT deposition, hepatic fat fraction
Thursday, October 27, 2011

Bedtime Medications Offer Better BP Control in CKD
Taking at least one medication at bedtime reduces sleep-time, ambulatory BP, cardiovascular events
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Ghost Authorship Prevalent in About One-Fifth of Articles
Prevalence of honorary, ghost authorship, down from 29.2 to 21.0 percent from 1996 to 2008
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

New Method Improves Renal Transplant Biopsy Accuracy
Molecular measurements allow for more accurate classification of borderline rejection biopsies
Monday, October 24, 2011

Successful Pregnancy Feasible After Kidney Transplantation
But increased risk of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, Cesarean section, preterm delivery
Monday, October 24, 2011

Sodium-Sensitive Populations Fail to Curb Intake
Overconsumption of sodium not limited to sub-groups
Thursday, October 20, 2011

E-Beam Sterilized Dialyzers Up Risk of Thrombocytopenia
Conversion to non-e-beam sterilized dialyzers lowers postdialysis thrombocytopenia risk
Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Readmission Risk Models Display Poor Predictive Ability
Current hospital readmission risk models for comparative or clinical purposes perform poorly
Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Single Kidney Outcome Similar With Nephrectomy, Ablation
Short-term renal function outcomes similar with nephrectomy, ablation for tumors in solitary kidney
Monday, October 17, 2011

Rare Disorders ID'd by NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program
Integrated high-density SNP arrays, whole exome or genome analyses used to aid diagnosis
Thursday, October 13, 2011

Financial Conflicts of Interest Prevalent, Under-Reported
Conflicts of interest prevalent; under-reported by members, chairs of panels developing guidelines
Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Septicemia Most Costly Reason for Hospitalization in 2009
Almost one in 23 patients had septicemia; average of 4,600 new patients treated each day
Monday, October 10, 2011

Elevated Liver Function Enzymes Tied to Diabetes Risk
High alanine aminotransferase, γ-glutamyl transferase may predict risk of type 2 diabetes
Monday, October 10, 2011

Recurrent Child UTIs Rarely Cause Chronic Kidney Disease
Etiologic fraction of recurrent childhood UTIs as main cause of CKD maximum of 0.3 percent
Monday, October 10, 2011

Multiple Benefits From Regular Exercise in Renal Disease
Improves physical fitness, several cardiovascular dimensions, and health-related quality of life
Friday, October 07, 2011

More Minority Patients in Low-Quality, High-Cost Hospitals
More elderly black, Hispanic, Medicaid patients consult worst rather than best hospitals
Thursday, October 06, 2011

Feasible to Stop Post-Renal Transplant Anti-Rejection Meds
Lymphoid irradiation, donor stem cells eliminate immunosuppressant use post-renal transplant
Wednesday, October 05, 2011

Doctors, Patients Identify Tacit Clues in Their Interactions
Non-verbal tacit clues most common, but interpretation differs for doctors and patients
Friday, September 30, 2011

Calcineurin-Inhibitor-Sparing Regimens Improve Outcomes
Use of calcineurin-inhibitor-sparing regimens immediately after kidney transplant ups outcomes
Wednesday, September 28, 2011

SNP in SUV39H2 Tied to Complications in Diabetes
Correlates with retinopathy; trend toward association with nephropathy, CVD
Thursday, September 22, 2011

Risk Up for Patients During Long Interdialytic Interval
Higher mortality, adverse cardiovascular events risk on day after long interdialytic interval
Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Mortality Up in Hospitals With More Minority Trauma Patients
Trauma patients' odds of mortality linked to the proportion of minority patients in the hospital
Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Cold Ischemia Time Tied to Delayed Kidney Graft Function
But, no effect on kidney graft survival among expanded criteria donor kidney transplants
Monday, September 19, 2011

Long-Term Nonaspirin NSAID Use Ups Renal Cell Cancer Risk
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, but not aspirin or acetaminophen, increase RCC risk
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Prehypertension-Hypertension Conversion Rate Tied to Race
Median conversion time to hypertension was 365 days earlier in blacks compared to whites
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Many Mistakenly Believe FDA OKs Only Safe, Effective Drugs
Consumer explanations about safety, efficacy of drugs help public make better decisions
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Comparative Efficacy Proposed for European Drug Approval
Superiority, equivalence, inferiority of new drugs should be compared with existing therapies
Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Many Hospital Staff Uniforms Contaminated With Bacteria
More than 60 percent of uniforms are contaminated, with similar rates between nurses, physicians
Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Immunoadsorption Therapy Effective in E. coli-Induced HUS
Immunoadsorption effective, safe for neurological complications of hemolytic uremic syndrome
Tuesday, September 06, 2011

AAP Updates Infant/Young Child Febrile UTI Guidelines
Revised AAP report provides updated recommendations for management of febrile UTI
Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease Risk
Metabolic syndrome and its components up risk for <60 ml/min/1.73 m² microalbuminuria, proteinuria
Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Public Sector Funds Large Part of State Obesity-Related Costs
State medical expenses would be nearly 7 to 11 percent lower in the absence of obesity
Monday, August 29, 2011

Loss of Jobs Means Loss of Health Coverage for Many in U.S.
Majority report delay in getting needed healthcare and financial difficulties paying medical bills
Monday, August 29, 2011

Complementary Medicine Used More by Health Care Workers
U.S. health care providers use complementary, alternative medicine more than support workers
Friday, August 26, 2011

Pharmaceutical Ads Often Don't Adhere to U.S. FDA Guidelines
Only 18.1 percent of advertisements fully adhere to FDA guidelines, over half do not quantify serious risks
Thursday, August 25, 2011

CDC: Reporting Delays Occurred in German E. coli Outbreak
In shiga toxin-producing E. coli outbreak, early outbreak detection is crucial
Thursday, August 25, 2011

High Serum Phosphate Tied To Renal Disease Progression
Increases risk of disease progression, decreases renoprotective effect of ACE inhibitors
Wednesday, August 24, 2011

CDC: 2010/2011 Flu Vaccination Coverage Studied
Coverage in health care personnel and pregnant women remained stable versus previous season
Thursday, August 18, 2011

Asymptomatic Microscopic Hematuria Ups Youth ESRD Risk
Higher end-stage renal disease risk in youth with asymptomatic isolated microscopic hematuria
Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Lower Mortality for Older Blacks Receiving Dialysis
Blacks aged over 50 have lower mortality than whites; reverse is true for younger patients
Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Cost of Interacting With Payers Higher in U.S. Than Canada
U.S. physicians and nursing staff spend more time and money interacting with health plans
Friday, August 05, 2011

Pre- or Intradialytic Low BP Tied to Vascular Thrombosis
Low predialysis systolic BP or frequent intradialytic hypotension tied to vascular access thrombosis
Thursday, August 04, 2011

Non-Receipt of Fluids in Children Tied to Increased Oligoanuria
Increased risk for children who do not receive fluids in pre-hemolytic uremic syndrome diarrhea phase
Monday, July 25, 2011

Medical Students Support Right to Conscientious Objection
Nearly half of medical students believe in right to conscientiously object to any procedure
Thursday, July 21, 2011

Lopinavir-Ritonavir Treatment Tied to Adrenal Dysfunction
In utero LR exposure increases risk of transient adrenal dysfunction with postnatal LR treatment
Tuesday, July 05, 2011

Ambulatory BP Monitoring Can Predict Renal, Cardiac Risk
Nighttime ambulatory BP monitoring may predict renal and cardiac risks better than office BP
Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Increased Prevalence of Diabetic Kidney Disease
Increase proportional to diabetes prevalence, despite increased use of diabetes medications
Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Unequal Care Access for Children With Public Insurance
Disparities exist in providers' acceptance of public insurance compared to private insurance
Thursday, June 16, 2011

Life Expectancy in U.S. Counties Below Many Nations
Women, and black men and women have lower life expectancy in all U.S. counties
Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Youth Bear Large Burden of Global Death, Disease
Higher rates of disability-adjusted life-years in Africa compared to high-income countries
Tuesday, June 07, 2011

Effect Estimates May Be Inflated in Biomarker Studies
Highly cited studies overestimate biomarker effect compared to meta-analyses
Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Contact With Drug Industry Linked to Positive Attitudes
Substantial proportion of medical students believe gifts from drug industry affect prescribing
Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Hydroxycarbamide Effective for Infant Sickle-Cell Anemia
Treatment may reduce pain and dactylitis, increase hemoglobin and fetal hemoglobin levels
Friday, May 13, 2011

Medical Education Participants Recognize Funding Bias
Yet most are unwilling to pay more for continuing medical education registration to overcome bias
Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Health Literacy Limited Among Patients on Hemodialysis
African-Americans and veterans on chronic hemodialysis have low health literacy
Friday, May 06, 2011

Increasing Cancer Burden Projected for Ethnic Minorities
Need for improved understanding of risk factors, progression, and outcomes in U.S. subpopulations
Thursday, April 28, 2011

Flu Vaccination Safe for Post-Transplant Patients
Vaccination in the year after renal transplant linked to reduced risk of allograft loss, death
Thursday, April 28, 2011

NKF: Gender Plays Role in Angiogram Kidney Damage
Radiocontrast-induced nephropathy seen more often in women than men
Thursday, April 28, 2011

Uremic Patients Risk Spinal Surgery Complications
Higher complication rate emphasizes need for attention to pre-, peri-, and postsurgical care
Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Physical Activity Guidelines May Improve Survival
Adherence to guidelines most beneficial for adults with at least one chronic health condition
Wednesday, April 20, 2011

'Global Trigger Tool' Identifies 10 Times More Errors
New tool identifies many more adverse events in hospital admissions compared to other methods
Thursday, April 07, 2011

New Yellow Fever Vaccine Safe and Effective
Vaccine containing inactivated antigen is promising alternative to live vaccine
Thursday, April 07, 2011

Non-Communicable Diseases Present a Global Health Crisis
Implementation of priority interventions would reduce global death rates by 2 percent per year
Wednesday, April 06, 2011

Cancer Rates, Cancer Mortality Rates Falling in U.S.
Lung cancer mortality falls in women after decades of rising
Friday, April 01, 2011

Autoimmune Diseases Number Two Cause of Chronic Illness
Major burden on all U.S. health care costs, patient expenses, and loss of earnings
Friday, April 01, 2011

Changes Seen in Incidence of ESRD From Lupus Nephritis
Disparities observed in pediatric patients; incidence up in younger patients, African-Americans
Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Online Health Records Less Used by Minorities, Poor
Low-income patients, blacks, and Hispanics less likely to use Internet personal health record
Wednesday, March 30, 2011

High Number of 'Medalists' Free From Diabetes Complications
Advanced glycation end products linked to increased complications in long-standing diabetes
Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Insulin Delivery System Recalled by Roche
Design flaw in ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus infusion sets may result in under-delivery of insulin
Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Decline Seen in Global Youth Mortality Over Last 50 Years
Smaller decline seen for young men aged 15 to 24, with injury being the main cause of deaths
Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Reduced Hours for Trainees Has Had Little Effect in U.S.
Shorter work week for doctors in training has had little impact, positive or negative, on patient safety
Thursday, March 24, 2011

Combination Therapy Given to Elderly Without Indications
Renal dysfunction more likely in patients given ACE inhibitor and angiotensin-receptor blocker
Monday, March 21, 2011

Professional Values of U.S. and U.K. Doctors Examined
Nearly one-third of doctors fail to report inadequate colleague, often for fear of retribution
Thursday, March 17, 2011

Short Nurse Staffing Linked to Higher Patient Mortality
More deaths seen when shifts fall eight or more hours below target
Wednesday, March 16, 2011

U.S. Death Rate Reaches All-Time Low
In 2009, death rate hits 741 per 100,000 population, a 2.3 percent decline
Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Regional Variation in Chronic Disease Case Fatality Rates
Fatality rates in chronic diseases vary with number of diseases and region diagnosis frequency
Tuesday, March 15, 2011

U.S. Has Higher Rates of Chronic Disease Than England
Americans experience higher chronic disease rates than their English counterparts at all ages
Monday, March 14, 2011

Depression Linked to Adverse Renal Disease Outcomes
Depressive symptoms independently associated with increased risk of acute kidney injury
Friday, March 11, 2011

Non-Infectious Problems Lower Dialysis Catheter Survival
Other risk factors have no significant impact on failure of peritoneal dialysis catheter
Thursday, March 10, 2011

Number of Cancer Survivors in U.S. Reaches 11.7 Million
The number increased from 9.8 million in 2001 to almost 12 million in 2007
Thursday, March 10, 2011

HealthGrades Finds Rates of Patient Safety Events Vary
Patients have 46 percent lower risk of safety error in top versus bottom-ranking hospitals
Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Ethnic Differences Seen in Academic Measures for U.K. Docs
Gap exists in academic performance of white versus nonwhite medical students and doctors
Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Pharmacological Meta-Analyses Rarely Report Disclosures
Meta-analyses of pharmacological interventions rarely disclose funding or conflicts of interest
Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Diabetes Belt Identified in Southern United States
Residents of the diabetes belt are more likely to be obese and lead a sedentary lifestyle
Tuesday, March 08, 2011

FDA: Adverse Events Tied to Kaletra in Preterm Infants
FDA revises label to include new warning outlining serious event risk in premature babies
Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Physical Activity Tied to Mortality in Kidney Recipients
Increased physical activity associated with decrease in cardiovascular and all-cause mortality
Friday, March 04, 2011

Racial Disparity in Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant Rate
Highest rates in whites and Asians, lowest rates in American Indians/Alaskan Natives and blacks
Friday, March 04, 2011

Type of Health Care-Associated Infections Is Falling
Central line-associated blood stream infections decline in ICUs; still high elsewhere
Tuesday, March 01, 2011

Educational Intervention for Skin Self-Examination Effective
Kidney transplant recipients receptive to educational materials for skin self-examinations
Friday, February 25, 2011

Dietary Patterns May Influence Kidney Health
Worse function seen in those whose diets have more red and processed meats, sweets
Thursday, February 24, 2011

Aspirin May Lower Type 2 Diabetes Atherosclerosis Risk
Low-dose aspirin may benefit patients with type 2 diabetes and mild renal dysfunction
Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Dialysis Patients Want More Information on Options
End-stage renal disease patients with home-based dialysis or transplant are more satisfied
Friday, February 18, 2011

New U.S. Report on the Nation's Health 2010 Released
The 34th annual CDC report includes a special feature on death and dying
Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Most Recalled Medical Devices Given Lenient Approval
Over 70 percent of the medical devices recalled were considered low or moderate risk
Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Researchers Explore Nature of Difficult Clinical Encounters
Patients, physicians both contribute characteristics; difficult patients have worse outcomes
Monday, February 14, 2011

Public Sector Plays Big Role in Drug Research
Role of public-sector research institutions larger than previously thought
Wednesday, February 09, 2011

Electronic Health Records May Not Improve Care Quality
Use with clinical decision support not tied to better quality of care
Wednesday, January 26, 2011

FDA: CombiSet Hemodialysis Blood Tubing Set Recalled
Tubing set can develop kinking of the arterial line that may result in serious injury and/or death
Monday, January 24, 2011

Low Medication Adherence After Myocardial Infarction
Medication adherence after myocardial infarction low in elderly patients with kidney dysfunction
Friday, January 14, 2011

Atrial Fibrillation on the Rise in Hemodialysis Patients
Prevalence varies by race and is associated with increased mortality
Friday, January 14, 2011

CDC Report Highlights Important Health Disparities
Outlines disparities by sex, race/ethnicity, income, and other social characteristics
Thursday, January 13, 2011

Burnout Levels Particularly High in Residents
High percentage of anesthesiology chairs also meet criteria for high or moderately-high burnout
Monday, January 10, 2011

Majority of Physicians Desire Collaboration in CKD Treatment
But nephrologists, PCPs seek collaboration at different points in chronic kidney disease progression
Friday, January 07, 2011

Burnout Driving Away Many Emergency Physicians
French study finds work-family conflicts, poor teamwork associated with burnout
Thursday, December 02, 2010

Reallocation of Care Would Increase PCPs' Work Weeks
Study investigates plausibility of reallocating specialty care follow-up to primary care physicians
Wednesday, November 24, 2010

More Frequent Hemodialysis Improves Outcomes
Yet patients more likely to undergo vascular access interventions
Monday, November 22, 2010

Acute Kidney Injury Risk Varies Based on eGFR, Proteinuria
Both markers appear to be important for identifying at-risk patients
Monday, November 22, 2010

ASN: Hyponatremia Associated With Fractures and Falls
But increase in fractures in elderly with condition isn't associated with bone mineral density
Monday, November 22, 2010

Gastroenteritis Outbreak Tied to Later Health Problems
Condition after water contamination linked to higher risk of renal impairment, CVD
Friday, November 19, 2010

ASN: Weekend Admissions May Raise ESRD Patients' Risk
Greater mortality risk related to weekend hospital admissions in end-stage renal disease
Friday, November 19, 2010

U.S. Health Insurance Compared to 10 Other Nations
U.S. adults spend more time, money on insurance; have more coverage denials
Friday, November 19, 2010

ASN: Moderate Alcohol Intake Benefits Transplant Patients
However, obesity in dialysis patients under 65 years of age increases risk of dying
Thursday, November 18, 2010

Fraud in Scientific Literature Appears Intentional
Characteristics of articles retracted for fraud versus error suggest deliberate effort
Thursday, November 18, 2010

Physician-Industry Financial Ties Decreased Since 2004
But 83.8 percent of physicians still have some type of industry financial relationship
Friday, November 12, 2010

In Metabolic Syndrome, Microalbuminuria a Risk Marker
Could be used as tool for stratification of subgroup without diabetes at higher CVD risk
Thursday, November 04, 2010

Poor Social Support May Hurt Kidney Patients
Those on dialysis more prone to early death, low quality of life if social support is low
Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Primary Care Trails Other Specialties in Hourly Wages
In other study, physicians point to Medicare reimbursement problems, differ on reforms
Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Estrogen Replacement Raises Kidney Stone Risk
Findings should be considered in postmenopausal ERT decision making
Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Nightly Blood Pressure Dosing Improves Outcomes
Shifting one or more medications to evening improves BP control, reduces CVD
Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Dialysis Facility Characteristics Influence Patient Survival
Practices at patient, provider, and facility levels partly explain above- or below-average mortality
Monday, October 04, 2010

Impaired Kidney Function Linked to Future Stroke Risk
In addition, even early stages of chronic kidney disease associated with higher risk of CHD
Friday, October 01, 2010

Type of Hemodialysis Access Affects Hospitalization Risk
Switch from catheter to fistula or graft lowers risk by 31 percent
Friday, October 01, 2010

Urinary Factors Could Be Link Between DASH Diet, Stone Risk
Following anti-hypertension diet is linked to increased urinary citrate and volume
Friday, September 17, 2010

Sacrifice Makes Industry Gifts Seem More Acceptable
Residents reminded of med school sacrifices tend to perceive gifting more favorably
Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Re-Consent Important Before Secondary Use of Genetic Data
Research participants want to be asked before their data are added to federal database
Monday, September 13, 2010

Annual Medical Liability Costs Surpass $50 Billion
Account for more than 2 percent of total health care spending in the United States
Thursday, September 09, 2010

Screening Guidelines Offered for Urinary Tract Conditions
Focus on relatives of patients with vesicoureteral reflux and infants with prenatal hydronephrosis
Monday, August 30, 2010

Patients, Doctors Often Have Communication Discrepancies
Hospital surveys find relatively few patients can name doctor in charge; many don't know diagnosis
Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Industry-Funded Clinical Trials Yield More Positive Outcomes
Also less likely than government-, nonprofit-funded trials to be published within two years
Tuesday, August 03, 2010

TMP-SMX Associated With Hyperkalemia in Elderly
Concomitant use of β-blockers does not appear to add to risk
Friday, July 02, 2010

Higher Fructose Intake Tied to Increased Hypertension Risk
Equivalent of 2.5 sugary soft drinks per day associated with increased odds of elevated BP
Friday, July 02, 2010

Doctors Agree Malpractice Fears Drive Overuse of Tests
Almost all surveyed physicians say more tests and procedures are ordered than needed
Monday, June 28, 2010

Digoxin May Increase Mortality Risk in Hemodialysis Patients
Risk is especially pronounced in those with low pre-dialysis potassium concentrations
Friday, June 25, 2010

Receipt of Kidney Care Less Likely in Black Communities
Regardless of race, fewer people in these neighborhoods receive care before starting dialysis
Friday, June 18, 2010

Fatal Medication Errors Rise in July at Teaching Hospitals
Researchers say arrival of new medical residents at least partly explains the increase
Tuesday, June 08, 2010

Many General Internists Leave Field by Mid-Career
One in six leave internal medicine versus one in 25 internal medicine subspecialists, survey finds
Friday, May 14, 2010

New FDA Program Targets Misleading Drug Advertising
Aims to teach health care providers their role in recognizing, reporting untruthful ads
Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Risk Factors for Physician Misconduct Identified
Male sex, lower socioeconomic status, and difficulty in medical school increase misconduct risk
Wednesday, April 28, 2010

FDA Changes Medical Device Advisory Committee Process
Expert panels reviewing devices for premarket approval will discuss information differently
Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Interruptions Increase Medication Errors by Nurses
The higher the frequency of interruptions, the greater the error severity
Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Financial Ties Negatively Affect Perceptions of Research Quality
Patients believe their physicians' ties also influence clinical care
Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Most Doctors Not Knowledgeable About Herbals
Survey also finds health care providers think the public has 'misplaced faith' in herbal medicines
Monday, April 26, 2010

ACP: Updates Summarize Key Studies From 2009
Annals of Internal Medicine articles address important advances in five fields of medicine
Friday, April 23, 2010

Urologist Presence Linked to Less Urologic Cancer Mortality
But density of more than two per 100,000 people doesn't affect mortality for three cancer types
Thursday, April 22, 2010

Weekend Admission Affects Mortality in Acute Kidney Injury
Death rate in acute kidney injury patients admitted on weekends higher at smaller hospitals
Friday, April 16, 2010

Many Kidney Diseases Caused by Single-Gene Defects
And causes of death in chronic kidney disease patients found to vary amongst rich, poor countries
Friday, April 09, 2010

Dipstick for Kidney Disease in Children Not Cost-Effective
Findings support American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines on screening dipstick urinalysis
Thursday, March 18, 2010

Diabetic Nephropathy Classification Developed
Classification includes four hierarchical glomerular lesions with varying severity degrees
Friday, March 12, 2010

Live Kidney Donation Considered Safe for Donor
Long-term survival unaffected; some groups have higher surgical mortality
Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Ultraviolet Light Exposure and Renal Cancer Risk Assessed
Study finds inverse association between occupational exposure and renal cancer in men
Monday, March 08, 2010

Fatigue Found Predictive of Cardiovascular Events in ESRD
Patients on dialysis who are severely fatigued have twice the risk of cardiovascular events
Monday, March 08, 2010

Medical Checklists Needed to Improve Care and Outcomes
Johns Hopkins authors advocate medical checklist use and propose a process to develop them
Monday, February 22, 2010

Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents Safety Plan Approved
FDA plan requires physician training, certification for use of ESAs in cancer patients
Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Chronic Conditions Becoming More Common in Children
More than half of children had a condition lasting more than a year during recent six-year period
Tuesday, February 16, 2010

H. Pylori Often Unrelated to Children's Gastrointestinal Pain
Review finds no link with recurrent abdominal pain, but possible link with unspecified pain
Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Metastatic Prostate Cancer Mechanism Identified
Studies suggest that inhibition of the EZH2 enzyme may prevent suppression of oncogene
Monday, February 15, 2010

Lifestyle Changes Found to Improve Endothelial Function
Pilot study shows at least one mechanism for benefits to coronary artery disease patients
Monday, February 15, 2010

2009 H1N1-Related Deaths and Hospitalizations Examined
CDC finds cases, related hospitalizations and deaths highest among 18 to 64 year olds
Monday, February 15, 2010

Fenofibrate Linked to Lower Creatinine Clearance
Drug may also decrease glomerular filtration rate and increase cystatin C in type 2 diabetes
Friday, February 12, 2010

Stenosis Can Still Exist in Absence of Coronary Calcium
Study challenges AHA guidelines advising use of coronary calcium to assess need for intervention
Friday, February 12, 2010

Mnemonic Device for Patient Decision-Making Assessed
'CURVES' approach less complex and time-consuming for emergency decisions
Friday, February 12, 2010

Vesicoureteral Reflux Treatment in Children Studied
Procedure choice driven mainly by treating hospital, but other factors play smaller role
Friday, February 12, 2010

Laparoscopic Practice Takes Physical Toll on Surgeons
Study finds that 87 percent of laparoscopic surgeons suffer discomfort or physical symptoms
Thursday, February 11, 2010

Dietary Supplement Suspected of Causing Selenium Poisoning
Case finding study suggests liquid supplement responsible for 201 cases in 10 states
Thursday, February 11, 2010

Youth Cardiovascular Risk Factors Linked to Early Death
Kids, teens with highest BMI, glucose intolerance show higher rates of death before age 55
Wednesday, February 10, 2010

AHRQ: U.S. Adults Seeing Big Barriers to Specialty Care
About one in 13 who need specialty care report 'big problem' in gaining access to specialists
Wednesday, February 10, 2010

FDA Initiative Aims to Cut Medical Radiation Exposure
Focus of efforts include computed tomography, nuclear medicine studies and fluoroscopy
Wednesday, February 10, 2010

H1N1 Vaccination Still Highly Recommended
H1N1 activity leveling off, but CDC still recommends vaccination
Monday, February 08, 2010

Many American Adults Do Not Get Recommended Vaccines
40,000 to 50,000 die each year of vaccine-preventable diseases, per report
Monday, February 08, 2010

Coalition Launches Campaign to Limit Residents' Hours
Advocates say 30-hour workdays cause fatigue and medical errors that impact patient safety
Friday, February 05, 2010

Health Care Spending Makes Record Leap in GDP Share
GDP health share now estimated at 17.3 percent; health spending in 2019 projected at $4.5 trillion
Thursday, February 04, 2010

Diversity Growth Incremental in the Medical Professions
A century after the Flexner Report, minorities still woefully underrepresented and obstacles remain
Thursday, February 04, 2010

The Lancet Retracts Study Linking MMR Vaccine, Autism
Medical panel finds several elements of the controversial study to be incorrect
Wednesday, February 03, 2010

Later Toilet Training Linked to Childhood Urge Incontinence
Children with condition began training at about 32 months; three months later than controls
Friday, January 22, 2010

Reducing Dietary Salt Could Substantially Impact Health
Cutting out 3 g per day may also lead to health cost savings of up to $24 billion yearly
Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Tylenol Recall in Effect Includes Several Other Drugs
Motrin, Benadryl and Rolaids are also part of recall by Johnson & Johnson subsidiary
Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Biomedical Research Funding Shows Decline in 2008
The decline followed 7.8 percent annual increases in 1994 to 2003, 3.4 percent in 2003 to 2007
Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Calcium Linked to Different Effects in Kidney Disease
Higher levels linked to long-term mortality, while lower levels associated with short-term mortality
Monday, January 11, 2010

Over 85s Function Well Despite Disease and Disability
'Oldest old' are fastest growing segment of the global population
Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Patients Often Lack Knowledge of Their Own Medications
Study suggests incorporating them into medication management would improve safety
Thursday, December 10, 2009

Variable A1C Linked to Renal Disease in Type 1 Diabetes
Greater A1C variation during follow-up can also predict cardiovascular disease events
Thursday, December 10, 2009

RSNA: Many Abdominal/Pelvic CT Scans May Not Be Needed
Unindicated scans have no clinical benefit while exposing patients to excess radiation
Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Women Researchers Lag Behind Men in Grant Awards
Study finds 36.2 percent of women researchers earn awards versus 45.6 percent of men
Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Most Medical Journals Have Conflict of Interest Policies
Still, study suggests definition of conflict and disclosure requirements of authors vary greatly
Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Sleep Apnea in Kidney Transplant Patients Assessed
Prevalence similar in those with or awaiting transplant, but recipients at hypertension risk
Friday, November 20, 2009

Study Finds Costs of Quality Programs Burden Practices
Another study finds many clinical trials change study design outcomes without explanation
Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Medical Errors Disclosure Can Help Physicians and Patients
Second study suggests patients give higher quality ratings when staff report mistakes
Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Targeted Therapies in Diabetic Nephropathy Examined
Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase may benefit nephropathy associated with type 1 diabetes
Monday, November 09, 2009

Fasting Glucose Changes May Predict Mortality Risk
Changes during hospitalization may aid clinicians in rating mortality risk post-myocardial infarction
Friday, November 06, 2009

Stats Helps Paint Picture of H1N1 Hospitalizations
Study reviews cases of flu hospitalizations and deaths in California from April to August
Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Perioperative Beta-Blocker Therapy Guidelines Updated
Treatment initiation requires careful consideration of risks and benefits to patient
Monday, November 02, 2009

Low Vitamin D Linked to End-Stage Renal Disease
Study finds low levels may account for increased risk of renal disease in non-Hispanic blacks
Monday, November 02, 2009

Background Disease Rates Important in H1N1 Pandemic
Awareness is essential to prevent public fears that could hinder mass immunization programs
Monday, November 02, 2009

Benefits, Risks of Darbepoetin Alfa in Diabetes Assessed
Use in those with chronic kidney disease and anemia did not reduce mortality or renal disease
Monday, November 02, 2009

Overweight Patients May Have Effect on Doctor's Attitude
Study finds that physicians may have lower respect for patients with higher body mass index
Thursday, October 29, 2009

Antibiotic Prophylaxis May Halt UTI Recurrence in Children
Study finds low-dose, continuous oral antibiotic therapy associated with decreased infections
Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Medical School Enrollment Continues to Expand
Number of residency slots also needs to increase to meet future demand for physicians
Monday, October 26, 2009

Some Hospital Staff Predicted to Be Infection Superspreaders
Hand washing compliance by staff in contact with all patients has biggest impact
Thursday, October 22, 2009

Sources Find Different Numbers of Active Physicians
Study compares projections of future physician work force using U.S. Census, AMA Masterfile
Wednesday, October 21, 2009

FDA Launches Drug Disposal Advice Web Page
Flushing recommended for some drugs with potentially deadly effects
Friday, October 16, 2009

Outcomes Studied in Nursing Home Patients With Dementia
Another study finds fall-off in functional status in nursing home residents in year after dialysis
Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Study Evaluates Hospital Quality and Mortality Rates
Findings suggest major quality differences between hospitals, but mortality rate improving
Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Health Care Disparities Among States Found to Be Widening
Commonwealth Fund Commission state report card emphasizes need for health care reform
Friday, October 09, 2009

Organ Donor Family Consent Request Protocols Compared
ACRE trial finds no advantage to organ donor collaborative requesting approach
Friday, October 09, 2009

Roundtable Discussion Tackles Health Care Reform
Improvements in payment, more data to guide decisions could lead to wiser health spending
Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Medical Students Want More Practice of Medicine Training
Report finds time devoted to medical economics does not adversely affect clinical training quality
Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Effectiveness and Cost Help to Make Coverage Decisions
Study suggests countries that use these two criteria can also incorporate other factors
Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Surgical Masks Found to Be Non-Inferior to Respirators
Masks may be just as effective as respirators in preventing flu in health care workers
Thursday, October 01, 2009

CDC Says States Not Meeting Fruit and Veggie Objectives
State-by-state report finds states deficient in supporting healthy food in stores and schools
Thursday, October 01, 2009

Bacterial Infections Are a Factor in Many H1N1 Deaths
Finding underscores importance of pneumococcal vaccination for those at high risk for pneumonia
Wednesday, September 30, 2009

H1N1 Virus's Genetic Makeup Appears to Be Staying Stable
CDC suggests forthcoming vaccine likely to be very effective in preventing the disease
Monday, September 28, 2009

Review Advises Hand Washing, Other Antiviral Measures
Masks, gloves, focusing on children's hygiene helpful in preventing respiratory virus spread
Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Spotlight on Social Networking Use Among Medical Students
Survey finds a minority of medical schools have policies governing online posting by students
Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Taxes on Sugared Sodas Could Cut Consumption
Price increase would deter some from buying; money could be used for health programs
Thursday, September 17, 2009

FDA Approves Four Vaccines for H1N1 Influenza
Clinical studies have shown robust immune response in adults within 10 days
Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Drug Interaction E-Alerts Show Benefit to Patient Safety
Electronic alerts reduce adverse events including death and disability, as well as costs
Monday, September 14, 2009

Mutated H1N1 Virus Resistant to Antiviral Drug Oseltamivir
Resistant H1N1 prompts new CDC advisory on prophylactic use of antviral drug
Friday, September 11, 2009

Department Issues New HIPAA Notification Regulations
HHS regulations cover need to notify individuals after breaches of their health information
Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Alarm Symptoms Often Do Not Result in Timely Diagnosis
Many evaluated for hematuria, hemoptysis, other conditions lack definite diagnoses after three years
Friday, August 14, 2009

FDA Aims to Ease Access to Investigational Drugs
New rules make the drugs more widely available to seriously ill patients outside clinical trials
Wednesday, August 12, 2009

HHS Releases Reports on Health Insurance Reform
Health and Human Services says reform would decrease costs, increase number of options
Friday, August 07, 2009

Electronic Disease Surveillance Systems Vary Widely
Lack of unified systems will increase cost of data sharing, report predicts
Friday, July 31, 2009

U.S. Health Data Network a Powerful Tool for Quality
DARTNet, a prototype for data sharing, already gives clinicians access to data on 400,000 patients
Friday, July 31, 2009

Pregnant Women, Children Among H1N1 Vaccine Priorities
CDC panel also says health care workers should be among first-line recipients
Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Methods to Determine Health Care Priorities Questioned
Debate over whether to base resource allocation on measures of patient or public attitudes
Friday, July 24, 2009

Camera Phones Can Help Doctors Make Rare Diagnoses
Patient captured images of transient symptoms and gave them to her doctor
Friday, July 24, 2009

Obesity Rates Highest Among African-American Population
Prevalence among African-Americans 51 percent higher than among Caucasians
Friday, July 17, 2009

Obesity Rates for American Adults Still Going Up
CDC survey finds a quarter of the population in 32 states is now obese
Thursday, July 09, 2009

Priorities Set for Comparative Effectiveness Research
Best ways to spend $400 million research budget identified
Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Americans Paying for More of Their Health Care Costs
Families with individual coverage may spend 22 to 50 percent of household income on health care
Wednesday, June 24, 2009

High Hemoglobin Targets Not Helpful to Kidney Patients
Chronic kidney disease patients also at increased risk of hyperkalemia
Tuesday, June 23, 2009

President Signs Tobacco Law, Acts on Medicare Coverage
New law regulates tobacco marketing; Medicare reform to cut costs for seniors in coverage gap
Monday, June 22, 2009

Reinforced Infection Control Needed to Combat H1N1
Health care personnel are picking up infections in medical and community settings
Monday, June 22, 2009

AMA: Policy Statement Supports Health Care Reform
Association also adopts strategies to reduce medical school debt, increase supply of physicians
Thursday, June 18, 2009

Glove Perforation Raises Odds of Surgical Site Infection
But surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis eliminates the risk, study finds
Thursday, June 18, 2009

Individual Mandate for Health Insurance Affordable and Fair
Perspective offers that compulsory minimum health insurance would benefit health care reform
Wednesday, June 17, 2009

AMA: Air Travel Guidelines Needed to Prevent Flu's Spread
Separate policy recognizes health care facilities' role in sustainable, healthy food system
Wednesday, June 17, 2009

AMA: Guidance Offered on Medical Record Breaches
American Medical Association also addresses male breast cancer, anti-aging hormone use
Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Sweeping Medical Reforms Lack Medical Liability Element
Focus is on cost control, with other issues not yet addressed
Monday, June 15, 2009

Bill Giving FDA Authority Over Tobacco on Way to President
House of Representatives rapidly endorses Senate's version of bill passed late Thursday
Friday, June 12, 2009

Senate Approves Bill Giving FDA Authority Over Tobacco
Measure requires companies to list ingredients and agency to approve new products
Thursday, June 11, 2009

Many U.K. Trained Doctors Stay in National Health Service
And men and women found to choose similar career paths
Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Democrats Set Ambitious Goal for Health Care Reform
Physicians can take lead to get much-needed federal legislation passed
Thursday, May 21, 2009

ASH: Low Blood Pressure Linked to Heart Risks
Heart patients with levels above or below certain range have increased risk of major events
Thursday, May 07, 2009

ASH: Best Practice Evolving in Hypertension Treatment
Medications have differential effects in preventing heart disease, heart attack, and stroke
Thursday, May 07, 2009

High Urine Albumin Linked to Venous Thromboembolism
Microalbuminuria risk for VTE found comparable to its risk for heart attack and stroke
Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Medical Center Press Releases Often Lacking Key Details
Many overstate importance and clinical relevance of studies but omit cautions and limitations
Tuesday, May 05, 2009

More Americans Reporting Disability
Arthritis, rheumatism, back and heart problems most common causes
Friday, May 01, 2009

New Web-based Information Source to Support UK Clinicians
NHS Evidence employs technology and rigorous criteria to assure relevance and quality
Thursday, April 30, 2009

NEJM Commends New Conflict of Interest Proposal
Editorialist says comprehensive recommendations could significantly impact practices, institutions
Thursday, April 30, 2009

FDA Requires OTC Pain Relievers to Display Warnings
New rule requires warnings on stomach bleeding, liver damage on NSAIDs and acetaminophen
Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Pharmacist Involvement May Decrease Medication Errors
Two studies suggest benefits of an interdisciplinary medication reconciliation process
Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Steep Copayments Increase Risk of Non-Adherence
Higher out-of-pocket drug costs delay initiation of therapy for patients with chronic conditions
Tuesday, April 28, 2009

ACP: Board Votes to Enhance Perception of Primary Care
Regents support measures including legislation to fund studies assessing value of primary care
Friday, April 24, 2009

Grafts Can Improve Outcome For High-Risk Dialysis Patients
Autologous tissue-engineered vascular grafts can help end-stage renal disease patients
Friday, April 24, 2009

Two Urologic Conditions Have Similar Economic Impact
High costs associated with common conditions drive efforts to identify effective treatments
Thursday, April 23, 2009

Having Health Insurance May Not Improve Mortality Risk
Researchers say finding suggests universal coverage would not decrease US death rate
Thursday, April 23, 2009

Stretches Without Health Insurance More Common
Change from early 1980s to early 2000s seen particularly in those with lowest education level
Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Continuity of Care Declining for Medicare Beneficiaries
Less than a third of beneficiaries saw their PCP when they were hospitalized in 2006
Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Transplant Center Distance No Factor in Kidney Transplant
Patients in rural areas are as likely to get a kidney as those in metropolitan areas, study finds
Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Financial Rewards for Healthy Behavior Can Be Effective
But the practice can be fraught with moral dilemmas
Friday, April 10, 2009

Intensive Dialysis Restores Renal Function in Myeloma
Dialysis success hinges on effective concurrent chemotherapy
Friday, April 03, 2009

Electronic Prescribing Online-Learning Tools Launched
American Medical Association tools will help physicians evaluate ePrescribing systems
Thursday, April 02, 2009

Changes Needed in New-Drug Evaluation Process
Patients get 'poor return on investment'; independent evaluation and transparency needed
Wednesday, April 01, 2009

New Health Program Leads to Questions in the UK
Program calls for each primary care trust to seek a general practitioner-led health center
Wednesday, April 01, 2009

Safe Practice Scores Do Not Add Up to Fewer Patient Deaths
Safe Practices Survey data only shows how hospitals have implemented safety guidelines
Tuesday, March 31, 2009

AAHPM: Wealthier Areas Have Higher Hospice Use
Hospice availability linked to higher household incomes and better-educated communities
Monday, March 30, 2009

Most US Adults Should Reduce Sodium Intake
Nearly 70 percent of adults at high risk of hypertension
Friday, March 27, 2009

Cost Barriers Slow Adoption of Electronic Health Records
But government intervention and funding could quickly spur improvement
Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Transdermal Patches Pose Burn Risk During Scans
Metal in patches can cause burns during MRI
Friday, March 06, 2009

Obama Wants to Spend $630 Billion on Health Care Reform
President's plan calls for replacement of Medicare reimbursement system, increase in FDA budget
Thursday, March 05, 2009

US Motor Vehicle-Related Death Rates Vary Geographically
Mortality rate in the South double that of the Northeast
Monday, March 02, 2009

Insurance Essential for Good Health, Well-Being
Report calls on policymakers, public to address uninsurance problem
Tuesday, February 24, 2009

US Health Spending May Have Hit $2.4 Trillion in 2008
Private health spending growth due to hit 15-year low
Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Proposed Changes to Health Care Would Reduce Costs
Investing in health care reform will improve outcomes, save money
Thursday, February 19, 2009

Transparency, Globalization Growing in Clinical Research
Enhanced data reporting, increased globalization among recent trends in clinical trial research
Thursday, February 19, 2009

Implementing a Quality Improvement Faculty Path
Criteria include broadening promotion factors, considering publication alternatives
Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Incidence of ICU MRSA Infections Declining
Central line-associated bloodstream infections decreasing over recent years
Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Ads Featuring 'Drug Facts Box' Help Educate Consumers
Replacement of brief summary with 'facts box' may lead to better informed medication choices
Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Care Coordination Programs Don't Benefit Medicare Patients
Few such programs reduce hospitalizations, monthly expenditures or improve quality of care
Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Baby Formula with Melamine Linked to Urinary Tract Stones
Most children with stones in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan lacked conventional symptoms and signs
Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Bisphenol A Levels Do Not Decrease with Fasting
Levels point to non-food exposure, storage in body tissue
Thursday, January 29, 2009

Long-Term Outcomes Favorable in Kidney Donors
Health status is similar to that of the general population, and quality of life is excellent
Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Clinical Information Technology Leads to Safer Hospitals
Automated records associated with lower mortality, fewer complications
Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Hundreds Acquired Hepatitis B, C in US Health Care Settings
Thirty-three outbreaks found in non-hospital health care settings over decade; more than 60,000 patients were at risk
Tuesday, January 06, 2009

AHA: Medical Usage High Among Heart Failure Patients
Each year, those with severe disease see up to 23 clinicians
Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Premiums Up, Coverage Down for Medicare Part D Plans
Nearly all stand-alone Medicare Part D plans will have a coverage gap in 2009
Monday, November 10, 2008

Access to Primary Care Key to US Health Care Reform
Careers in primary care should be supported and promoted
Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Credit Crisis to Take Long-Term Toll on Health System
UK's National Health Service will have no real growth in funding
Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Placebo Treatments Commonly Utilized
Prescribing placebo treatments viewed as both common and ethical
Friday, October 24, 2008

Financial Bailout Puts US Health Care Reform in Jeopardy
Neither McCain's nor Obama's proposals would escape unscathed
Wednesday, October 22, 2008

UK Researchers Demand Regulatory Relief
Regulatory burden of clinical research threatens to inhibit delivery of potential life-saving benefits
Friday, October 17, 2008

News Media Under-Report Drug Company Funding of Research
Few newspapers have written policy on reporting funding and using generic names for drugs
Tuesday, September 30, 2008

No Change to 2009 Part B Medicare Premium
First time since 2000 that premium has not been raised yearly
Monday, September 22, 2008

Antibiotic Resistance Has Become a Global Pandemic
Major medical breakthroughs under threat from loss of antibiotic efficacy
Friday, September 19, 2008

Lancet Supports WHO Report on Health Inequality
Journal applauds report's call to action, will participate in conference and publish theme issue
Friday, August 29, 2008

Outlook Mixed on US Presidential Candidates' Health Plans
Commentary examines potential benefits, flaws in McCain and Obama health care proposals
Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Seniors Likely to Find Medicare Health Web Site Unusable
Study of computer-savvy seniors shows the site is difficult to use and navigate
Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Over 1 Billion U.S. Doctor, Hospital Visits Logged in 2006
CDC attributes increase to aging of the U.S. population
Thursday, August 07, 2008

International Issue of Torture Complicity Analyzed
Medical community may condone torture or fail to intervene
Friday, August 01, 2008

Use of Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Endocarditis Discouraged
Should not be given routinely for dental and other procedures
Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Exception Reporting Improves Pay-for-Performance Benefits
Inappropriate exclusion is rare
Thursday, July 17, 2008

Health Cash Incentives for Poor People Debated
Affirmative side says they may reduce health inequality; negative side doubts significant benefit
Wednesday, July 09, 2008