A new study from researchers at Intermountain Health reveals that hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular complications—including heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and death—within five years of giving birth.This article […]
A tailored approach of vitamin D3 supplementation in patients who have suffered a heart attack significantly reduces their risk of a second heart attack, a new study from heart researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt […]
When doctors detect elevated levels of SerpinB3 in a blood test, it can signal that something is seriously wrong, from hard-to-treat cancers to severe inflammatory conditions.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 states of infant botulism linked to baby formula that was being recalled, authorities said Saturday.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
The current kidney transplant waitlisting criterion is based on a single measurement of kidney function (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] ≤20 ml/min/1.73 m2) and does not consider an individual’s risk of progressing to kidney failure.This […]
A five-year study has revealed a stability in global acute kidney injury (AKI)–related mortality rates with differing patterns that indicate a rising concentration of mortality in older populations and higher socioeconomic countries. The findings will […]
It can be challenging to identify which patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) will most benefit from conservative care rather than initiating dialysis.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Metformin-associated lactic acidosis (MALA) is a rare but serious adverse effect of the diabetes drug metformin in which the body accumulates too much lactic acid. Investigators developed and tested a protocol for diagnosis and treatment […]
The cost of emergency dialysis is estimated to be eight times that of in-center dialysis. A new study reveals that a transitional dialysis program piloted in Travis County (Austin, Texas) resulted in a significant decrease […]
You keep your trusty reusable bottle filled with only clear, delicious water. Do you still need to wash it?This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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