Primary aldosteronism with nonlocalizing imaging.

Background: Unilateral primary aldosteronism is surgically curable. The goal of this study was to examine outcomes based on preoperative imaging findings.

Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of patients with primary aldosteronism who underwent adrenal vein sampling.

Adaptation of the health literacy universal precautions toolkit for rheumatology and cardiology - applications for pharmacy professionals to improve self-management and outcomes in patients with chronic disease.

Over a decade of research in health literacy has provided evidence of strong links between literacy skills of patients and health outcomes. At the same time, numerous studies have yielded insight into efficacious action that health providers can take to mitigate the negative effects of limited literacy. This small study focuses on the adaptation, review and use of two new health literacy toolkits for health professionals who work with patients with two of the most prevalent chronic conditions, arthritis and cardiovascular disease.