Medscape Nephrology Headlines

Ten Foods Provide Half of Sodium Eaten in US

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:25:03 EST

New estimates of salt consumption from a recent US survey show that 10 food groups provide almost half of the dietary sodium consumed in the country and that 90% of individuals eat more than the recommended daily amount of sodium.

Behavioral Economics: 2 Punches for Improving Patient Care

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 10:35:24 EST

Medscape talked to Richard Roberts, MD, AAFP Foundation president, about a demonstration program in diabetes using behavioral economics, which combines 2 standard disciplines to improve healthcare.

Individual-Mandate Foes Warn of Affordable 'Car' Act

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 19:34:01 EST

In a brief filed with the Supreme Court, state officials opposed to the Affordable Care Act said the individual mandate to obtain health insurance presages mandates to buy cars and other goods.

War Savings for 'Doc Fix' Complicated by Congressional Rules

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 11:32:53 EST

Congressional rules could get in the way of using war savings to fix Medicare's sustainable growth rate formula.

Self-Monitoring Not Helpful for Type 2 Diabetes

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 17:29:37 EST

In patients with non-insulin- dependent diabetes, self-monitoring of blood glucose had only a modest effect on HbA1c levels at six 6 months.

ACP Guideline Addresses Pharmacotherapy of Type 2 Diabetes

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 17:09:31 EST

The ACP recommends metformin as the initial drug for most patients with type 2 diabetes when lifestyle modifications are not enough to control blood sugar levels. A second drug can be added if needed.

Focus on CKD Patients With Highest SBP: KEEP

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 15:43:13 EST

A new, contemporary study in real-world patients with chronic kidney disease finds that those with systolic BPs of 140 mm Hg and higher are at the greatest risk of developing end-stage renal disease. Hence the current "goal" in CKD patients of 130 mm Hg should be revised upward, say the authors, making the target easier to achieve and allowing physicians to focus on other aspects of care.