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Electronic Nudge Letters Do Not Improve Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy in CKD

Physician's Weekly

TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Neither delivery of electronic nudge letters nor letters to general practice increase uptake of guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online June 7 in Circulation. Kristoffer Grundtvig Skaarup, M.D.,

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Bipolar Depression Drives Higher Costs in Old Age

Physician's Weekly

Sociodemographic data and diagnoses were retrieved from electronic health records using the International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition. Mean healthcare costs were estimated over a 12-month period. The results showed that 2,868 individuals were included, with 550 assessed using the CSSRS. The average age was 70.05

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Research Gaps in Life Participation Support in CKD

Physician's Weekly

The following is a summary of “Exploring interventions to support life participation for adults with chronic kidney disease: a scoping review,” published in the May 2025 issue of BMC Nephrology by Correa et al. None of the studies focused on life participation as a primary outcome.

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Choosing to Rent or Buy a Home in 2025

The Motivated MD

The decision to rent or buy a home is the root of much anxiety in many individuals’ lives. This week, we will tackle choosing to rent or buy a home in 2025. I know plenty of individuals who own homes that are significantly more than they can afford, which keeps them ‘ house poor.’ Stay tuned!

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Apply to the ABMS Visiting Scholars Program

ABIM

Applications to the ABMS Visiting Scholars Program are open now through June 23, 2025. The Program begins in September 2025 and concludes at the ABMS Conference in September 2026. For more information, register for an informational webinar that will take place on April 15 at 6 p.m.

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Redesigning Primary Care Workflows to Optimize Obesity Management

Physician's Weekly

The trial was implemented across 56 UCHealth primary care clinics, offering clinicians tools and protocols to deliver individualized, adaptable obesity care based on patient preferences, access, and medical need. Mark Gritz, PhD, noted that PATHWEIGH uses an electronic health record-based approach to generate robust real-world data.

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Sexual Health Outcomes After TURBT

Physician's Weekly

A cohort study was published in June 2025 in the issue of World Journal of Urology and explored the impact of transurethral resection of bladder tumors (TURBT) on QoL and sexual function, addressing a gap in existing literature. Linear mixed-effects models adjusted for baseline values were applied to identify influencing factors.