Health

Routine health checks associated with decreased risk of death

Attending an NHS Health Check appointment—a preventative screening program offered for free in the UK—is associated with both a decreased risk of dying and a decreased risk of several diseases, including dementia and ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Mental illness in patients with chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 10% of adults worldwide. Mental health is an important yet under-recognized issue in patients with CKD. Depression is common and related to poor prognosis in CKD patients, but ...

Surgery

Debunking myths about minority organ donation

More than 103,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for an organ transplant, according to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. Nearly 60% of people on transplant waiting lists come from minority communities.

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