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Erosive hand osteoarthritis linked to greater radiographic progression, structural damage
Erosive hand osteoarthritis tends to target older adults and women with preexisting OA, and is associated with severe articular structural damage and radiographic progression, according to data published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.
Study finds improvements in kidney failure patient education are critically necessary
Presentations focused on educating patients about their kidney failure options required better practices to improve content gaps, health literacy and patient communication with nephrologists, according to a study.
USPSTF lacks evidence to recommend vitamin D deficiency screening in asymptomatic adults
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said there is not enough evidence to assess the balance of benefits and harms of vitamin D deficiency screening in nonpregnant, asymptomatic adults.
ACP recommends shorter antibiotic courses for common bacterial infections
ACP, citing previous data that indicate at least 30% of outpatient antibiotic prescriptions in the U.S. were “unnecessary” and “often continued for too long,” issued best practices for appropriate antibiotic use in several bacterial infections.
Task force: Start lung cancer screening at age 50 years, 20 pack-years of smoking
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued its final guidance on lung cancer screening, lowering the age to start screening to 50 years and the required smoking history to 20 pack-years.
NKF launches patient network, first national registry for all stages of kidney disease
The National Kidney Foundation has launched a national registry for patients at all stages of kidney disease, which the organization hopes will bolster research initiatives aimed at improving individualized patient-centered care.
Race may have little influence on accurate measurement of GFR
Race may have little influence in determining an accurate eGFR when assessing patients for kidney disease, according to study results published in American Journal of Kidney Diseases.
Larger dietary patterns, more so than individual factors, influence cardiometabolic health
Body weight, macronutrient distribution and sodium intake are all factors that need to be considered in the management of cardiometabolic risk factors and disease, a speaker reported.