Early Renal Replacement Therapy Ups Survival in Severe AKI
Early versus delayed initiation linked to reduced mortality over 90 days in acute kidney injury
DDW: Fecal Transplant Might Help Relieve Symptoms of Colitis
Fecal microbiota transplantation found to improve symptoms in treatment-resistant patients
Metformin Combats Adipose Tissue Expansion Via AMPK
AMPK activation is linked to inhibition of interstitial fibrosis, suppression of TGF-β1
Lip Cancer Risk Up for Some Solid Organ Transplant Recipients
Cancer risk up with high mean daily dose of azathioprine, longer duration of immunosupression
Two New Drugs Added to Heart Failure Clinical Practice Guideline
Heart groups issue updated guideline for the treatment of heart failure
Some Sun Protection Behaviors Up With History of NMSC
Individuals with previous nonmelanoma skin cancer more often use shade, protective clothing
Opioid Prescriptions Drop for First Time in Two Decades
Several health data companies report a 12 to 18 percent drop in prescriptions since 2012
AAP Recommends at Least One Full-Time Nurse in Every School
Children's health needs are increasingly complex, requiring more time and expert care
Women Battling Cancer Need More Fertility Preservation Info
Two-thirds said they would've liked more advice on preserving ability to have children
Sulfonylureas May Inhibit KATP Channel Neuroprotection
Treatment with sulfonylureas may increase the risk of stroke mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes