ACC: Robust Evidence Lacking for Many Cardiovascular Guidelines
Few recommendations in cardiovascular society guidelines supported by evidence from multiple RCTs
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Statins Tied to Insulin Resistance, Higher Serum Fasting Insulin
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High Gleason Pattern at PSM Ups Prostate Cancer Relapse Risk
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Gout Linked to Increased Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease is 3 times more likely to develop among individuals with vs without gout, according to a large retrospective cohort study.
Periodontal Disease Care in CKD Cuts Cardiovascular Risks
The presence of periodontal disease in chronic kidney disease significantly increased the risk of all-cause, but not cardiovascular, mortality.
Secondhand Smoke Increases CKD Risk
Nonsmokers exposed to secondhand cigarette smoke are at increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to new study findings published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. The study included 131,196 never-smokers with normal kidney function who participated in the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study from 2001 to 2014 (mean age…
Risk Profiles ID’d for Patients With Transplant Glomerulopathy
Five groups of patients with distinct features and outcomes identified using machine learning approach
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Relationships found to be key to happiness; having friends at work impacts physician happiness
Guidelines Developed for Polymyxin Antibiotic Use
Polymyxin B recommended for routine use in invasive infections; colistin preferred for lower UTI
The Importance of a Strategic Plan
Physicians must chart the future course of their practice.
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