Today's Health News
Consensus Developed on Managing Hypertension in Children
Differing positions of current guidelines make the definition and management of arterial hypertension in children and adolescents uncertain
10 Percent of CRE Cases in U.S. Not Tied to Health Care Risk Factors
Of the 12 community-associated carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales isolates sequenced, five harbored a carbapenemase gene
Real-World Data Links Rosuvastatin to Adverse Effects on Kidneys
Greater risks for hematuria, proteinuria seen with higher rosuvastatin dose
Comorbidities Up Among Patients With ESRD, Concomitant Psoriasis
Patients with end-stage renal disease and psoriasis are younger, more often obese, and more often have cancer, diabetes, CAD
Impact of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy on Kidney Function Examined
Gender-affirming hormone therapy associated with increased serum creatinine in transgender men, but not transgender women
Low Serum Urate Level Tied to Low Lean Mass, Underweight
Association of low serum urate with increased mortality not statistically significant after adjusting for body composition
Video Motion Analysis Can Help ID Carotid Artery Stenosis
Video motion analysis of a short video clip of the neck recorded with a smartphone could be used to screen for carotid artery stenosis
Weight Loss Greater With Commercial Weight Management Program
Greater weight loss seen at both three months and 12 months for adults using a commercial program versus a do-it-yourself approach
Patients Have Higher Health Care Use After COVID-19 Infection
Alopecia, bronchitis, pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis, and dyspnea are the most common conditions tied to higher use
Betadine Solution, Ag-Gel Combo Effective for Eliminating Bacteria
Combination more effective than 5 percent betadine solution or silver colloidal gel alone for all bacteria, including K. pneumoniae