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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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9 Technologies That Will Shape The Future Of Dentistry

The Medical Futurist

For dentists, it’s transforming diagnosis, decision-making, and treatment planning. In comparison, the first VR-recorded surgery was performed at the Royal London Hospital in 2016. This sets the pace in making teledentistry a general practice. For patients, it promises more accurate care and better outcomes.

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Digital Skin Care: Top 8 Dermatology Apps

The Medical Futurist

However, general practice physicians, as well as pharmacists, get very little training on skin conditions, so the chance for misdiagnosis is high. 8) VisualDx Thousands of hospitals, clinics, and medical schools use VisualDx to aid diagnostic accuracy, enhance medical education, and improve patient outcomes.