Nephrology Clinical Briefs

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  Do Sleep Patterns Increase Risk for Atherosclerosis?
  Medscape Education Clinical Briefs March 24, 2023
  Is variability in sleep duration associated with higher rate of atherosclerosis?
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  Is Diabetes Duration Linked to Heart Failure?
  Medscape Education Clinical Briefs March 17, 2023
  When evaluating HF risk, clinicians may need to consider diabetes duration, as most current HF risk-assessment tools do not include it.
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  Are Patients at Risk for Angioedema When Switching Heart Failure Meds?
  Medscape Education Clinical Briefs March 10, 2023
  A new study finds a difference in risk for angioedema with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors vs an angiotensin receptor neprolysin inhibitor.
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  Can Eating Oily Fish Lower CKD Risk?
  Medscape Education Clinical Briefs March 10, 2023
  Does the benefit of circulating levels of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) found in animal studies translate to improved kidney function in humans?
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  How Many Steps Does It Take to Lower Risk of for Cardiovascular Disease?
  Medscape Education Clinical Briefs February 24, 2023
  A recent study analyzes the number of daily steps that promotes the greatest cardiovascular benefit for adults age 60 and older.
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  Do All Children With Type 2 Diabetes Have Obesity?
  Medscape Education Clinical Briefs February 03, 2023
  A new study analyzes the prevalence of obesity in pediatric patients with type 2 diabetes.
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  Is Elevated Lipoprotein(a) Tied to Earlier Cardiovascular Events Than Familial Hypercholesterolemia?
  Medscape Education Clinical Briefs January 13, 2023
  A new study analyzes high levels of lipoprotein(a) with the association of cardiovascular risk.
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  Can Electrolyte Abnormalities Predict Future Eating Disorder Diagnoses?
  Medscape Education Clinical Briefs January 06, 2023
  A new study suggests that prior electrolyte abnormalities might predict a higher risk for an incident eating disorder.
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  Can Hypertension Medications Help to Prevent Epilepsy?
  Medscape Education Clinical Briefs December 16, 2022
  A new study analyzes the effects of antihypertension drugs on epilepsy.
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  Are SGLT2 and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Cost Prohibitive as First-Line Diabetes Therapies?
  Medscape Education Clinical Briefs November 23, 2022
  As first-line agents, SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists may improve type 2 diabetes outcomes, but are they cost-effective?
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  Can Salt Substitutes Reduce Cardiovascular Diseases, Stroke, and Death?
  Medscape Education Clinical Briefs October 14, 2022
  Benefits vs risks in using salt substitutes to reduce CVD diseases and mortality.
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  Are Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators Still Needed for Primary Prevention?
  Medscape Education Clinical Briefs October 07, 2022
  A new study analyzes the efficacy of medical therapy for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.
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  Health Disparities: How Are COVID-19 Waves Affecting Cardiovascular Disease?
  Medscape Education Clinical Briefs September 23, 2022
  Patterns and demographics of CVD during COVID-19 waves are assessed to determine the impact of racial healthcare disparities.
  
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  Is Increased Fitness a Way to Offset CKD in Low Socioeconomic Status?
  Medscape Education Clinical Briefs September 23, 2022
  Should socioeconomically deprived patients at high CKD risk be counseled about regular physical activity?
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  Are Resilience Training Models Effective in the Era of COVID-19?
  Medscape Education Clinical Briefs August 05, 2022
  A new study assesses the impact that resiliency training can have on healthcare workers experiencing burnout.
  
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  How Does Sitting Time Affect Risk for CVD Events?
  Medscape Education Clinical Briefs July 22, 2022
  A new study identifies the impact of reducing sedentary time and increasing physical activity on the global burden of CVD.
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  Should Remnant Cholesterol Be Included in CV Risk Calculators?
  Medscape Education Clinical Briefs July 22, 2022
  A new study assesses if high levels of remnant cholesterol should reclassify cardiac risk.
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  Do "Forever Chemicals" Contribute to Hypertension in Women?
  Medscape Education Clinical Briefs July 15, 2022
  A new study assesses the link between "Forever chemicals" and cardiovascular disease in women.
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  ADA Notes Heart Failure as "Underappreciated Complication" of Diabetes
  Medscape Education Clinical Briefs July 08, 2022
  New recommendations include annual screening for heart failure with natriuretic peptide or high-sensitivity cardiac troponin levels.
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  Is the COVID-19 Vaccine as Effective in Patients on Hemodialysis?
  Medscape Education Clinical Briefs July 08, 2022
  A new study provides data on vaccine protection against severe disease in patients on hemodialysis who have contracted SARS-CoV-2 infection.
  
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