Dialysis Care in an Emergency: Lessons From Hurricane Harvey
Staff shortages and lack of medical records surface as problems.
Print Issue: December 01, 2017
RCC Subtypes Affect Post-Surgery Cancer-Related Mortality Risk
Patients with papillary versus clear cell renal cell carcinoma have a 24% decreased risk of dying from their cancer.
Prostate Cancer Hormone Therapy Ups Cardiac Risks
Exposure to androgen-deprivation therapy was associated with a nearly 2-fold increased risk of heart failure among men without pre-existing cardiovascular disease.
Recurrent UTIs Worsen Kidney Transplant Outcomes
Kidney transplant recipients who experience recurrent urinary tract infections are at increased risk of graft failure and death.
High Rates of Infective Endocarditis Found Among ESRD Patients
Hemodialysis patients had higher rates of infective endocarditis than peritoneal dialysis and kidney transplant patients.
Overuse of Prostate Cancer Scans May Be Easing
Efforts by physician groups in recent years to discourage inappropriate use of radiologic imaging for the initial staging of men with newly diagnosed low-risk disease possibly paying off.
IMRT for Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy Soars
Use of intensity-modulated radiation therapy for prostate cancer increased from 3.5% to 64% from 2002 to 2012.
Prostate Cancer Risk Lower in NSAID Users
In a case-control study, men who had ever used non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs had a 23% decreased risk of prostate cancer.
Trimming Costs to Increase Income
Shopping around for less expensive medications and buying used medical supplies and equipment can boost the bottom line.
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