(HealthDay)—Atrasentan is associated with a reduced risk for renal events in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease, […]
Presence of leukemia cutis tied to worse survival in AML
(HealthDay)—For patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), the presence of leukemia cutis (LC) is associated with decreased overall and leukemia-specific […]
Omega-3 fatty acids tied to fewer childhood asthma symptoms
A six-month study of children from Baltimore City by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers has added to evidence that having more […]
Physician burnout tied to ability to address social needs
(HealthDay)—Improving clinic capacity to respond to patients’ social needs may reduce primary care physician burnout, according to a study published […]
Heberden’s Nodes in Fingers Tied to Knee Osteoarthritis
TUESDAY, Jan. 22, 2019 — The presence of Heberden’s nodes (HNs) in finger joints may also indicate structural damage associated […]
Edentulism tied to greater risk for high BP after menopause
(HealthDay)—Postmenopausal women with edentulism are at an increased risk for developing hypertension, according to a study published online Dec. 4 […]
Open surgery for early lung CA tied to long-term opioid use
(HealthDay)—Surgical invasiveness might play a role in the odds of becoming a long-term opioid user after early-stage lung cancer surgery, […]
Hospitalization Tied to Brain Abnormalities in Older Adults
MONDAY, Oct. 15, 2018 — Hospitalization is associated with lower white matter integrity among older adults, according to a study […]
Atrial Fibrillation Tied to Higher Dementia Risk in Older Adults
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 10, 2018 — Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with a faster global cognitive decline and an increased risk […]
Surgical mesh itself not tied to increased complications
(HealthDay)—Use of mesh is not independently associated with an increase in the rate of complications of pelvic organ prolapse repair, […]