Hemodialysis history does not impact peritoneal dialysis dropout
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) dropout seems not to be influenced by a history of hemodialysis (HD), according to a review published online March 5 in BMC Nephrology.
Mar 21, 2024
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Infections: News and Research on Intraabdominal Infections
MeSH tree: C01.463
Activity levels of four genes linked to pediatric appendicitis severity diagnosis
A multi-institutional team of medical researchers has found that measuring the activity of four specific genes in pediatric patients suspected of having appendicitis can predict whether the case is simple or perforated. In ...
Peritoneal dialysis: New treatment option against infections
Inflammation of the peritoneum (peritonitis) are as frequent as they are feared complications in peritoneal dialysis, a form of kidney replacement therapy for independent use at home. The bacteria responsible for the life-threatening ...
Jul 5, 2023
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1 in 6 parents say child reports tummy pain at least monthly but many haven't consulted with a doctor
Tummy aches are common among kids, with one in six parents in a new national poll saying their child experiences them at least once a month.
Jun 19, 2023
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How good is ChatGPT at diagnosing disease?
For years, many have feared that artificial intelligence (AI) will take over national security mechanisms, leading to human slavery, domination of human society and perhaps the annihilation of humans. One way of killing humans ...
May 1, 2023
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Examining the impact of cultural myths on pain management in Black people
To honor Black History Month in 2023, I decided to spend some time familiarizing myself with the negative impact of cultural myths about Black people on the health care support our systems provide to Black people. I wanted ...
Feb 27, 2023
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Gastro or endometriosis? How your GP discusses uncertainty can harm your health
You wake with stomach pain that worsens during the day and decide to see your doctor. You describe your symptoms and your doctor examines you. Then the doctor says, "From what I hear, I think you could just have a stomach ...
Feb 23, 2023
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Delayed appendicitis diagnosis more common among non-Hispanic Black adults
Non-Hispanic Black adults more frequently experience delays in receiving an appendicitis diagnosis in hospital emergency departments, putting them at a higher likelihood of perforated appendicitis and subsequent post-surgical ...
Jan 18, 2023
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Peritonitis tied to cardiovascular mortality in peritoneal dialysis population
For patients receiving peritoneal dialysis, peritonitis is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular mortality, according to a study published in the November issue of Kidney International Reports.
Dec 27, 2022
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No link between prenatal exposure to anesthesia and impaired neurodevelopmental outcomes
A new study published in Anaesthesia has found no link between antenatal exposure to anesthesia and subsequent impaired neurodevelopmental outcomes in children. The project was led by Professor Steffen Rex and a team from ...
Oct 26, 2022
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