Nephrology Perspective and Journal Articles

• Medscape Physician Assistant Burnout Report 2022 PAs share their experiences with burnout and depression and whether it's spurred thoughts of leaving the profession.
  Medscape Features Slideshows, October 05, 2022
• Genetically Predicted on-statin LDL Response and ICH Risk This study suggests that genetically predicted response to statins may be useful for predicting risk of incident intracerebral hemorrhage.
  Brain, October 05, 2022
• IVF-ET and Mother-to-infant Transmission in Women With HBV Does in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer increase the risk of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus?
  Liver International, October 05, 2022
• Stasis Dermatitis Associated With AV Graft and CV Stenosis This report describes a rare case of stasis dermatitis of the upper limb in a patient with arteriovenous graft and central vein stenosis.
  Wounds, October 05, 2022
• Outcome and Factors of Lymphoma in Sjogren's Syndrome Primary Sjogren's syndrome is associated with an increased risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. What do we know about the clinical features and survival of these patients?
  Rheumatology, October 05, 2022
• A Virus Poised to Jump Species to Humans   Researchers show how close we are to another pandemic, and how it will start with zoonotic transmission.
  Medscape, October 04, 2022
• Episode 3: Non-Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma   Drs Sumanta Pal and Mehmet Asim Bilen discuss the complexities of treating patients with non-clear cell renal carcinoma, the nuances of rare subtypes, and when to use chemotherapy vs immunotherapy.
  Medscape, October 04, 2022
• The Dubious Value of Online Reviews Neurologist Allan Block describes online reviews of doctors by patients as "the wild west," with minimal rules and little if any oversight ― and argues that both good and bad ratings "mean nothing."
  MDedge, October 04, 2022
• Investigation of Deteriorating Kidney Transplant Function This author discusses the important role of kidney biopsies in the diagnosis and work-up of deteriorating transplants.
  Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, October 04, 2022
• State of the Art in NAFLD/NASH Identification and Management   Drs Seth Baum and Jay Shubrook explore the highly anticipated Clinical Care Pathway for the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of NAFLD/NASH.
  American College of Cardiology & Medscape , October 03, 2022
• The New WHO Classification for Urothelial Carcinoma Are you up-to-date on the latest changes to the WHO classification for urothelial carcinoma? This article provides an update.
  Current Opinion in Urology, October 03, 2022
• Digital PCR for Diagnosing Bloodstream Infections in the ICU A multiplex droplet digital PCR assay shows promise as a diagnostic option for suspected bloodstream infections in the ICU.
  Critical Care, October 03, 2022
• Updates in Renal Cell Carcinoma From ESMO 2022   Positive results with triplet therapy, three adjuvant immunotherapy failures, and promising novel combinations are some of the updates from ESMO Congress 2022 discussed by Dr Eric Jonasch.
  Medscape, September 30, 2022
• Medscape RN/LPN Compensation Report 2022 Nurses from the largest nursing specialties share their views in a new report on nurse income, including bonus pay, education, and certifications.
  Medscape Features Slideshows, September 30, 2022
• Reduced Fractures After Primary Hyperparathyroidism Surgery Primary hyperparathyroidism is associated with a greater risk for fractures, but undergoing surgery may help reduce this risk.
  Clinical Endocrinology, September 29, 2022
• Commitment to Hypertension Control During the COVID-19 Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic greatly disrupted routine care and preventive services. How have health care and public health programs adapted services for continuity of care and hypertension control?
  Preventing Chronic Disease, September 29, 2022
• The Bionic Pancreas Triumphs in Pivotal Trial   We are closer than ever to a truly hands-free closed-loop insulin delivery system for type 1 diabetes.
  Medscape, September 28, 2022
• Substance and Opioid Abuse Report 2022 Physicians reveal their attitudes about substance abuse and how those challenges affect themselves and their patient's lives.
  Medscape Features Slideshows, September 28, 2022
• Remdesivir and Acute Kidney or Liver Injury Risk in COVID-19 Remdesivir has emerged as a treatment option for hospitalized COVID-19 patients, but what do we currently know about the potential risks for acute kidney or liver injury?
  Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, September 28, 2022
• Severe Outcomes Among Immunocompromised Adults With COVID-19 This study found that immunocompromised patients accounted for over 12% of all adult COVID-19 hospitalizations and had increased odds of ICU admission and death, irrespective of vaccination status.
  Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, September 28, 2022