Systematic Review Now Available

Sodium and Potassium Intake: Effects on Chronic Disease Outcomes and Risks
(Systematic Review, released on Jun 21, 2018)

Selected Key Messages:

Decreasing dietary sodium intake most likely reduces blood pressure in normotensive adults and more so in those with hypertension.
Higher sodium intake may be associated with greater risk for developing hypertension.
Use of potassium-containing salt substitutes in the diet to reduce sodium intake most likely reduces blood pressure in adults.
Increasing potassium intake most likely decreases blood pressure in adults with hypertension.
All-cause mortality may be associated with sodium intake.
Reduced sodium intake may decrease the risk for combined CVD morbidity and mortality

For more see: https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/topics/sodium-potassium/final-report-2018

July 13 Deadline Set for Submitting Case Examples of Effective Patient Registries

As part of AHRQ’s upcoming fourth edition of Registries for Evaluating Patient Outcomes: A User’s Guide, the agency is seeking case examples to illustrate the effective use of patient registries. The new edition, planned for release in 2019, will provide strategies used by registry developers to overcome common challenges. Case example submissions should be 500 words or less and include the registry name, purpose and sponsor; registry size (number of participants and/or sites); registry status (planning, ongoing, closed); and a brief description of the case example, including registry developers' efforts to address challenges. July 13 is the deadline for submitting case examples, which should be sent to ropr@ahrq.hhs.gov. Access the registry website for more information, including a list of requested case example topics.

About us: AHRQ’s Effective Health Care Program is committed to providing the best available evidence on the outcomes, benefits and harms, and appropriateness of drugs, devices, and health care services and by helping health care professionals, patients, policymakers, and health care systems make informed health care decisions. The program partners with research centers, academic institutions, health professional societies, consumer organizations, and other stakeholders to conduct research, evidence synthesis, evidence translation, dissemination, and implementation of research findings.

To learn more: https://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov