Contrast-induced AKI (CI-AKI) is a common condition associated with serious, adverse
outcomes. CI-AKI may be preventable because its risk factors are well characterized and the …

Background and Objectives: Although several studies have found that the burden of symptoms
in patients who are on maintenance hemodialysis is substantial, little is known about …

Background: Despite the development of evidence-based pneumonia guidelines, limited
data exist on the most effective means to implement guideline recommendations into clinical …

Background and objectives: Most studies of contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CIAKI) have
focused on patients undergoing angiographic procedures. The incidence and outcomes of …

Background— Optimal management of acute pulmonary embolism (PE) requires medical
expertise, diagnostic testing, and therapies that may not be available consistently throughout …

Results Among 286 patients, moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms were identified on
788 of 4452 (18%) assessments and pain was reported on 3537 of 4459 (79%) assessments. …

BACKGROUND: Although limited health literacy is common in hemodialysis patients, its
effects on clinical outcomes are not well understood. STUDY DESIGN: Observational study. …

Background Little is known about whether health care providers (physicians) implement
preventive care for contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CIAKI). The objectives of our …

Results Of the 260 patients who completed the REALM, 41 demonstrated limited health
literacy. African-American race, lower educational level, and veteran status were independently …

Objective Prior studies have indicated racial differences in patients' expectations for joint
replacement surgery outcomes. The goal of this study was to measure these differences using a …