Limited Time Available to Review Sunshine Act Data
Doctors have limited time period to review financial data and dispute reports before they go public
Med Students, Residents Rarely Perform Stethoscope Hygiene
After excluding cases prompted by attending doctor, stethoscope hygiene performed in 11 percent
Article Highlights Legal Issues Linked to Physician Extenders
Understanding legal issues allows effective use of PEs, who can be beneficial in health care
HIV+ Patients Fare Better in Kidney Transplant Than Hep C+
Refuting common wisdom, research shows that these patients fared better than those with hepatitis C
Patients May Be Modifying Meds Due to Trouble Swallowing
Some consumers do not consult health professionals if they experience problems, before modifying meds
Case Study: Iced Tea Habit Likely Led to Man’s Kidney Failure
Patient drank 16 glasses a day, which probably contributed to health issues, researchers suggest
March 2015 Briefing – Nephrology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for March 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Legal Issues of Removing Patient From Practice Explored
Article provides suggestions to protect physician from liability, accusations of patient abandonment
Staff Attitudes Impact Extended Treatment Time on Hemodialysis
Most staff feel that extended treatment time is clinically beneficial, but not all recommend it
Small, Steady Decline in Cancer Rates in U.S. Over Past Decade
Annual report shows progress in battle against cancer
