Search results for "Nephrology"
Lack of kidneys for transplant raises debates
A shortage of transplantable organs has led to previously unthought-of issues that entangle ethics, policy, costs and clinical complications. Internists now must consider transplant tourists, long waits and “donation chains” as factors in their patient counseling.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/02/transplants.htm
1 Feb 2011
Reining in the use of CT scans
CT scans have become much more common in the U.S. over the past few decades, increasing from 3 million in 1980 to almost 70 million in 2007.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/02/editors.htm
1 Feb 2011
Cystatin C beats creatinine at predicting complications of kidney disease
Depression quality improvement program seeks participantsHelp choose the best name for ACP's advocacy program
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/21/6.htm
21 Dec 2010
Early hemodialysis initiation may be harmful to patients
Intensive statin therapy lowered risk even for low LDL patients
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/16/4.htm
16 Nov 2010
MKSAP Quiz: managing risk factors
DHA doesn't slow decline in mild to moderate Alzheimer'sStudy details comprehensive models to decrease care fragmentation in older adults
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/09/3.htm
9 Nov 2010
MKSAP Quiz: kidney stone prevention
Disclosing medical errors does not increase malpractice claims
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/17/3.htm
17 Aug 2010
Albumin-creatinine ratio in morning urine is most predictive
FDA panel divided on rosiglitazoneCoumadin samples recalledLeflunomide gets new boxed warning
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/07/20/5.htm
20 Jul 2010
ACP can be a medical home for all aspects of internal medicine
Physicians with widely disparate backgrounds and interests can function together and share a passion for expanding primary care under the auspices of a patient-centered medical home.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/07/presidents.htm
1 Jul 2010
Digoxin may be harmful in hemodialysis patients
Most physicians think free lunches, small gifts OK
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/29/5.htm
29 Jun 2010
Consider ‘pre-CKD’ prevalence among pre-diabetics
Consider ‘pre-CKD’ prevalence among pre-diabeticsBisphosphonates not associated with femoral fractures, study suggests
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/30/1.htm
30 Mar 2010