In patients with kidney disease on hemodialysis, a wearable activity tracker paired with a feedback intervention increased daily step count over 12 weeks. Studies have shown that patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis (HD) for advanced kidney...
The following is a summary of “Research on urological complication between before and after ureteric tubing removal in urinary organ transplant,” published in the November 2024 issue of Urology by Abern et al. The optimal timing of ureteric tube removal in urinary...
The following is a summary of “Carotid plaque thickness predicts cardiovascular events and death in patients with chronic kidney disease,” published in the October 2024 issue of Nephrology by Bjergfelt et al. Classical risk scores underestimate cardiovascular risk...
TUESDAY, Nov. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with nephrolithiasis, sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor use is associated with a reduction in recurrence, according to a study published online Oct. 30 in The BMJ.Natalie McCormick, Ph.D., from...
Andrea Austin, MD, shares her insights on resilience practices clinicians can use to improve well-being and regain focus in difficult circumstances.
Overall, clinicians utilize guidance for inserting peripheral IV catheters, and studies show clinical and financial benefits associated with such guidelines.
The following is a summary of “Research on urological complication between before and after ureteric tubing removal in urinary organ transplant,” published in the November 2024 issue of Urology by Abern et al. The optimal timing of ureteric tube removal in urinary...
The following is a summary of “Carotid plaque thickness predicts cardiovascular events and death in patients with chronic kidney disease,” published in the October 2024 issue of Nephrology by Bjergfelt et al. Classical risk scores underestimate cardiovascular risk...
TUESDAY, Nov. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with nephrolithiasis, sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor use is associated with a reduction in recurrence, according to a study published online Oct. 30 in The BMJ.Natalie McCormick, Ph.D., from...
Andrea Austin, MD, shares her insights on resilience practices clinicians can use to improve well-being and regain focus in difficult circumstances.
Overall, clinicians utilize guidance for inserting peripheral IV catheters, and studies show clinical and financial benefits associated with such guidelines.
Clinicians can use strategies to reduce in-home smoking, including coaching sessions, educating patients about indoor pollutants, and reinforcing behavioral change.
The success of inclusive value-based care is essential to improving population health disparities and health outcomes for the LGBTQ community.
All kinds of different reasons exist for why patients aren't taking their medications. Learning patients' reasons can help physicians address the problem.
Medical cartoon by Van Scott in which patient asks doctor to pinkie swear that his medical information will remain private.
Medical cartoon by Van Scott in which patient asks doctor to pinkie swear that his medical information will remain private.
Healthcare organizations often fail to acknowledge the role that interoperability, payer denials, and medical billing play in ensuring payment to physicians.
Physician MBA programs enable doctors to enact change in healthcare industry policies and improve their performance by making educated business decisions.
The standard of care definition can vary during medical malpractice cases, and physicians must prove they acted in accordance with good, accepted practice.
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