The National Kidney Foundation–Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (NKF-KDOQI)
guideline for evaluation, classification, and stratification of chronic kidney disease (CKD) …

The Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS), developed by the American
College of Radiology, provides a standardized classification for mammographic studies. This …

An arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the optimal vascular access for hemodialysis (HD), because
it is associated with prolonged survival, fewer infections, lower hospitalization rates, and …

This US, multicenter, observational study assessed the CKD prevalence in adult patients
with type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and characterized the proportion of detected and …

Electronic health records (EHRs) must support primary care clinicians and patients, yet many
clinicians remain dissatisfied with their system. This article presents a consensus statement …

Background: There is a steady increase in the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD)
in the United States. Primary care physicians (PCPs) can engage in strategies that are …

When prescribing opioids to treat chronic pain, physicians face the dilemma of balancing
effective pain management while avoiding iatrogenic opioid addiction. Through mailed surveys…

Objectives: This article reports on results of a qualitative study of social supports and
institutional resources utilized by individuals living with diabetes in a high-poverty urban setting. …

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), created and funded by the
Affordable Care Act, is charged with bringing the patient perspective to clinical research design …

Objective This study explored the self-management strategies and treatment burden experienced
by low-income US primary care patients with chronic kidney disease. Methods Semi-…