Early recognition and treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) can prevent leg amputations, but it can also reduce a patient's risk of stroke, heart attack and death. PAD is the development of blockage in the arteries ...
Jan 31, 2022
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Bioengineered rat kidneys developed by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators successfully produced urine both in a laboratory apparatus and after being transplanted into living animals. In their report, receiving ...
Apr 14, 2013
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The annual total of deaths from fungal disease worldwide has risen to 3.75 million, double the previous estimate, according to a new study.
Jan 12, 2024
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Vitamin D is an essential nutrient, and recent research has suggested it may also help guard against severe COVID-19.
Jan 28, 2021
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Scientists at Joslin Diabetes Center have identified two novel markers that, when elevated in the blood stream, can predict accurately the risk of renal (kidney) failure in patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. The findings ...
Jan 19, 2012
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The enzyme arginase-2 plays a major role in kidney failure, and blocking the action of this enzyme might lead to protection against renal disease in diabetes, according to researchers.
Nov 5, 2011
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(HealthDay)—Three renal biomarkers, acute kidney injury (AKI), albuminuria, and low estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), considered separately or together, can predict adverse outcomes in diabetes, according to ...
Nov 10, 2015
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The angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor drug, ramipril, is particularly effective in lowering the risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in obese patients, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of ...
Apr 28, 2011
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AABB (formerly known as the American Association of Blood Banks) recommends a restrictive red blood cell transfusion strategy for stable adults and children, according to new guidelines being published in Annals of Internal ...
Mar 26, 2012
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The world's first international polypill trial has shown that a four-in-one combination pill can halve the predicted risk of heart disease and stroke. The results are published online today in the open access journal PLoS ...
May 25, 2011
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