UTIs in patients with kidney stones lead to lower HRQOL measures compared with patients with kidney stones and no UTIs. In a study published in Urolithiasis, researchers linked the occurrence of urinary tract infection with a poorer health-related...
The following is a summary of “Machine learning for the prediction of mortality in patients with sepsis-associated acute kidney injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis,” published in the December 2024 issue of Infectious Disease by Lv et al. Machine learning...
The following is a summary of “Comparison of methods to normalize urine output in critically ill patients: a multicenter cohort study,” published in the December 2024 issue of Critical Care by Monard et al. Oliguria diagnosis involves normalizing urine output (UO)...
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Multimorbidity is strongly associated with accelerated kidney function decline in older age, according to a study published online Dec. 17 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.Giorgi Beridze, M.D., from the...
While rates of waitlisting after kidney transplant failure have risen, disparities based on race, ethnicity, and sex prolong wait times for a second transplant.
The following is a summary of “Risk of chronic kidney disease in individuals on lithium therapy in Iceland: a nationwide retrospective cohort study,” published in the December 2024 issue of Psychiatry by Gislason et al. The link between lithium use and chronic...
The following is a summary of “Machine learning for the prediction of mortality in patients with sepsis-associated acute kidney injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis,” published in the December 2024 issue of Infectious Disease by Lv et al. Machine learning...
The following is a summary of “Comparison of methods to normalize urine output in critically ill patients: a multicenter cohort study,” published in the December 2024 issue of Critical Care by Monard et al. Oliguria diagnosis involves normalizing urine output (UO)...
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Multimorbidity is strongly associated with accelerated kidney function decline in older age, according to a study published online Dec. 17 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.Giorgi Beridze, M.D., from the...
While rates of waitlisting after kidney transplant failure have risen, disparities based on race, ethnicity, and sex prolong wait times for a second transplant.
The following is a summary of “Risk of chronic kidney disease in individuals on lithium therapy in Iceland: a nationwide retrospective cohort study,” published in the December 2024 issue of Psychiatry by Gislason et al. The link between lithium use and chronic...
In this medical fiction tale, a weary nurse confronts her ruthless brother, leading to a reckoning that resolves years of family conflict in a fateful twist.
ICU chaplains play a vital role in care teams, offering support in stressful times; however there are limits to what they can and should do in the hospital.
In this medical fiction tale, a care facility cleaner juggles workplace challenges and quirky residents while dealing with evil management intent on doing harm.
Addressing stressors such as heavy workloads, administrative burdens, and lack of control over work processes can help alleviate physician burnout.
Given the litigious nature of today’s world, physicians must use data-driven insights to both enhance patient safety and reduce malpractice risk.
Healthcare leaders must adapt swiftly, updating hiring policies and physician compensation to retain talent, ensuring satisfaction and a competitive edge.
Insights from the leaders in medical research, trending topics in clinical medicine, and perspectives from your colleagues.
Subscribe to our free Newsletters to receive weekly emails, and even get a laugh or two from our medical cartoons.
