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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for February 2018. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.<\/p>\n
New Risk Score Assesses Stroke Risk After MI Without A-Fib<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Feb. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A new risk score incorporates readily accessible risk factors associated with the occurrence of stroke in patients after myocardial infarction (MI) in the absence of atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published in the Feb. 20 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Early Studies Often Show Exaggerated Treatment Effect<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Trials to evaluate drugs or devices used to treat chronic medical conditions that are published early in the chain of evidence often show an exaggerated treatment effect compared with subsequent trials, according to research published online Feb. 21 in the Mayo Clinical Proceedings<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial<\/a><\/p>\n Recommendations for Optimizing Hidden Curriculum in Medicine<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Feb. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In a position paper published online Feb. 27 in the Annals of Internal Medicine<\/i>, the American College of Physicians (ACP) presents recommendations for optimizing clinical learning environments by fostering a positive hidden curriculum in medicine.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Understanding Rx Nonadherence Can Improve Adherence<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Feb. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Understanding nonadherence in patients and encouraging a change in attitude toward patients and their medication can improve medication adherence, according to a report published by the American Medical Association (AMA).<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Artificial Intelligence May Help Prevent Physician Burnout<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Feb. 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Artificial intelligence (AI), in which computers can be trained to recognize patterns in large quantities of data, may be able to reduce physicians’ burdens, saving them time and energy, according to a report published in Medical Economics<\/i>.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Growth Rates of Small Renal Masses Highly Variable Early On<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Feb. 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Among patients who opt for active surveillance of small renal masses, growth rates are highly variable early on and do not reliably predict adverse outcomes, according to a study published in the March issue of The Journal of Urology<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Cognition Deficits Seen in Children With Chronic Kidney Disease<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Feb. 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may have deficits in global and domain-specific cognition, according to a review published online Feb. 22 in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract<\/a><\/p>\n Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n CDC: No Change in Percentage of Uninsured in U.S. From ’16 to ’17<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Feb. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The percentage of uninsured U.S. persons of all ages did not change significantly from 2016 to the first nine months of 2017, according to a report published online Feb. 22 by the National Center for Health Statistics.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n No Evidence Use of SEP-1 Bundle Ups Survival in Sepsis<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For adults with sepsis, use of the Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock Early Management Bundle (SEP-1) or its hemodynamic interventions is not associated with improved survival, according to a review published online Feb. 19 in the Annals of Internal Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Anticoagulants in Seniors With A-Fib, CKD Ups Stroke, ICH Risk<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Feb. 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For older patients with concomitant chronic kidney disease and a new diagnosis of atrial fibrillation, anticoagulants are associated with increased risk of ischemic stroke and hemorrhage, but with reduced risk of all-cause mortality, according to a study published online Feb. 14 in The BMJ<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Burnout Found Prevalent Among Doctors in Single Health System<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Feb. 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Burnout is prevalent among physicians, affecting over one-third of physicians in a single health system, and is associated with health care delivery, according to a research letter published online Feb. 19 in JAMA Internal Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Patients Want Physicians to Have Greater Connectivity<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Feb. 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Most patients want greater connectivity, online tools and text messaging, as well as more time with their physicians, according to a report published in Medical Economics<\/i>.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Ultra-Processed Food Linked to Increased Overall Cancer Risk<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Feb. 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Consumption of ultra-processed food is associated with increased risk of overall and breast cancer, according to a study published online Feb. 14 in The BMJ<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial<\/a><\/p>\n Kidney Stone Incidence Increased Between 1984 and 2012<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Feb. 14, 2018 (HealthDay News) — From 1984 to 2012, there was an increase in the incidence of symptomatic and asymptomatic kidney stones, according to a study published online Feb. 13 in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract<\/a><\/p>\n Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Four Best Practices Outlined to Prevent Health Care Cyberattacks<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Feb. 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Four best practices outlined that can help prevent health care cyberattacks, which increased from 2016 to 2017, according to a report published in Managed Healthcare Executive<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Education About Imaging Most Often Given by Ordering Provider<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Feb. 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For patients undergoing imaging examinations, 78 percent reported receiving some form of pre-examination information, while 52 percent sought information themselves, according to a study published online Feb. 13 in Radiology<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n EHRs Not Sufficient to Ensure Success in Value-Based Care<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Feb. 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Electronic health records (EHRs) are not sufficient to ensure success in value-based care, according to an article published in Medical Economics<\/i>.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Mortality Up in Diabetes With Low eGFR, No Albuminuria<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Feb. 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Among U.S. adults with diabetes, albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) values are decreasing, but mortality rates are increasing among those with ACR <30 mg\/g and low estimated glomerular filtration rates (eGFRs), according to a study published online Feb. 7 in Diabetes Care<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Top Consumer Concerns Reported About Physicians<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Feb. 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Health care consumers have four major concerns regarding their physicians, according to a report published by Managed Healthcare Executive<\/i>.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Poll: Personal Beliefs Shouldn’t Allow Doctors to Refuse to Treat<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Feb. 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Most people do not believe that professionals including health care providers should be allowed to refuse to provide services based on their conscience or beliefs, according to a recent HealthDay\/The Harris Poll<\/i>.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n FDA Says U.S. Will Now Produce Critical MRI Component<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Feb. 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A long-feared shortage of a substance used in millions of medical imaging procedures each year in the United States appears to have been avoided, federal officials report.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Low Serum Sodium Linked to Cognitive Decline in Older Men<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Feb. 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Low serum sodium is associated with cognitive impairment and cognitive decline among community-dwelling older men, according to a study published online Feb. 8 in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract<\/a><\/p>\n Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n ICD Placement Doesn’t Improve Survival in Patients With CKD<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Feb. 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)-eligible patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), ICD placement does not improve survival, according to a study published online Feb. 5 in JAMA Internal Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Stem Cell Transplant May Be Effective for Systemic Sclerosis<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Feb. 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Stem cell transplant may be an effective treatment for systemic sclerosis (SSc), according to a small study published online Feb. 2 in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract<\/a><\/p>\n Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Humanities Exposure Positively Impacts Medical Students<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Feb. 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to the humanities correlates with less burnout and higher levels of positive personal qualities among medical students, according to a study published online Jan. 29 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Factors Identified That Impact Physicians IT Adoption<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Feb. 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Physicians have considerable concerns about the efficacy and evidence base of health information technology (IT), according to a report published by the American Medical Association (AMA).<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Chronic Disease Major Risk Factor for Cancer, Cancer Mortality<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Feb. 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Chronic disease is associated with a substantial proportion of the risk of incident cancer and cancer mortality, according to a study published online Jan. 31 in The BMJ<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Medicaid Expansion Cuts Out-of-Pocket Spending<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Feb. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — States that expanded Medicaid cut the probability of non-elderly near-poor adults being uninsured and lowered average out-of-pocket spending, according to a study published online Jan. 24 in Health Affairs<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/i><\/p>\n