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For patients with severe acute kidney injury

Early Renal Replacement Therapy Ups Survival in Severe AKI

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Early versus delayed initiation linked to reduced mortality over 90 days in acute kidney injury
Fecal microbiota transplantation appears to alleviate symptoms in treatment-resistant ulcerative colitis patients

DDW: Fecal Transplant Might Help Relieve Symptoms of Colitis

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Fecal microbiota transplantation found to improve symptoms in treatment-resistant patients
AMPK activation by metformin is associated with inhibition of interstitial fibrosis and suppression of transforming growth factor β-1

Metformin Combats Adipose Tissue Expansion Via AMPK

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AMPK activation is linked to inhibition of interstitial fibrosis, suppression of TGF-β1
For solid organ transplant recipients

Lip Cancer Risk Up for Some Solid Organ Transplant Recipients

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Cancer risk up with high mean daily dose of azathioprine, longer duration of immunosupression
An updated clinical guideline adds two new types of drugs to the list of treatment options for heart failure. The updated guideline was published online May 20 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology

Two New Drugs Added to Heart Failure Clinical Practice Guideline

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Heart groups issue updated guideline for the treatment of heart failure
Individuals with previous nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) are more likely to engage in certain sun protection behaviors than those without previous NMSC

Some Sun Protection Behaviors Up With History of NMSC

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Individuals with previous nonmelanoma skin cancer more often use shade, protective clothing
In a sign that the opioid epidemic might be waning

Opioid Prescriptions Drop for First Time in Two Decades

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Several health data companies report a 12 to 18 percent drop in prescriptions since 2012
Every school should have at least one full-time registered nurse

AAP Recommends at Least One Full-Time Nurse in Every School

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Children's health needs are increasingly complex, requiring more time and expert care
Many young female cancer survivors say they don't receive enough information about preserving their fertility

Women Battling Cancer Need More Fertility Preservation Info

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Two-thirds said they would've liked more advice on preserving ability to have children
Treatment with sulfonylureas (ATP-sensitive potassium [KATP] channel blockers) may inhibit the neuroprotective effects of KATP channel activation and increase the risk of stroke

Sulfonylureas May Inhibit KATP Channel Neuroprotection

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Treatment with sulfonylureas may increase the risk of stroke mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes