Residential greenness is associated with reduced low birth weight risk in maternal populations
More greenery near homes may lower risk of low birth weight
This umbrella review synthesized evidence regarding the impact of residential greenness on birth outcomes. The analysis found consistent red…
Living near green spaces like parks or trees may help reduce the risk of babies being born with a low birth weight.
Risk prediction models show 0.83 discriminatory performance for identifying malnutrition in dialysis patients
Predicting malnutrition risks for patients on dialysis
This meta-analysis of 12 studies evaluates the prevalence and predictive performance of models for malnutrition among dialysis patients in C…
Nearly half of all dialysis patients in China face malnutrition, and new data identifies key factors that help predict who is at highest ris…
Spontaneous regression observed in a patient with cystic renal cell carcinoma
Kidney tumor shows spontaneous regression before surgery for diagnosis
A case report describes a patient with a cystic mass in the left kidney that exhibited spontaneous regression following an initial period of…
A rare case of kidney cancer showed unexpected shrinking before surgery, highlighting why early intervention is vital for diagnosing complex…
Bendamustine and rituximab treatment for Waldenström macroglobulinemia with renal AL amyloidosis shows hematologic response
New treatment approach shows promise for rare blood cancer
This case report describes a 71-year-old woman with Waldenström macroglobulinemia and renal AL amyloidosis treated with bendamustine plus ri…
A new drug combination helped a patient with a rare blood cancer and kidney issues, but it requires very careful monitoring.
Oral squamous papilloma with koilocytic changes may occur in cases of chronic denture-associated irritation
Chronic denture irritation can lead to rare oral growths
This case report and literature review describes a 49-year-old male with an oral squamous papilloma at an atypical mandibular alveolar site.…
A man with a long-term dental appliance developed an unusual growth that showed signs of a common virus.
Precision nutrition offers dynamic optimization for managing patients with chronic liver disease through individualized metabolic profiles
Precision nutrition offers a new way to manage liver disease
This narrative review explores the role of precision nutrition in managing chronic liver disease. The authors argue that tailoring nutrition…
Tailoring nutrition to an individual's unique metabolism could change how doctors manage chronic liver disease and improve patient care.
FDA Approves Terlivaz (terlipressin) for Hepatorenal Syndrome with Rapid Kidney Function Decline
FDA approves new drug Terlivaz for kidney failure in liver disease patients.
The FDA approved Terlivaz (terlipressin) to improve kidney function in adults with hepatorenal syndrome with rapid reduction in kidney funct…
The FDA approved Terlivaz (terlipressin) to improve kidney function in adults with hepatorenal syndrome, a serious kidney complication of ci…
Intraoperative anesthesia handovers are associated with increased risk of mortality and morbidity in surgical patients
Anesthesia handovers during surgery are linked to higher patient risks
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 14 studies found that intraoperative anesthesia handovers are significantly associated with high…
Research shows that passing anesthesia care between staff during surgery is linked to higher rates of complications and longer stays in inte…
Adolescent physical activity is associated with improved mental and physical health in early adulthood
Adolescent Physical Activity Linked to Better Health in Early Adulthood
This systematic review of 44 articles analyzed the impact of adolescent physical activity on health markers in early adulthood. The authors …
Staying active as a teenager may lead to better physical and mental health outcomes for young adults later in life.
Cystatin C shows good diagnostic performance with an AUC of 0.88 for early detection of SA-AKI
Cystatin C shows promise for early detection of kidney injury
This meta-analysis of 17 studies evaluates the diagnostic performance of Cystatin C for detecting acute kidney injury in patients with sepsi…
A new look at 17 studies suggests that Cystatin C could help doctors identify kidney damage in sepsis patients much earlier than current met…
Gut microbiota dysbiosis and microbial metabolites impair renal function in sepsis-associated acute kidney injury
Sepsis may damage kidneys by letting gut bacteria toxins leak into the blood
This narrative review examines the role of gut microbiota dysbiosis in sepsis-associated acute kidney injury and acute kidney injury. The au…
A review suggests that sepsis changes gut bacteria, causing harmful toxins to leak and hurt kidneys in humans and animals.
ILC dysregulation and gut microbiota dysbiosis may drive kidney disease via the microbiota-gut-kidney axis
Gut bacteria imbalance may drive kidney disease inflammation
This narrative review explores the proposed role of ILC dysregulation and gut-derived metabolic signals in chronic kidney disease. The autho…
A new review suggests that imbalances in gut bacteria and immune cells might explain why kidney disease causes inflammation. This points to …