The economic recession of 2008–2009 resulted in unprecedented employment and economic losses leading to deterioration of cardiovascular health. We examined…
Low Back Pain in the Emergency Department: Prevalence of Serious Spinal Pathologies and Diagnostic Accuracy of Red Flags – A Systematic Review
Very little evidence is available on the prevalence of serious spinal pathologies and the diagnostic accuracy of red flags in…
Efficacy and Safety of Oral Anticoagulants in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Stages 4 or 5 Chronic Kidney Disease
The aim of this study was to investigate whether oral anticoagulants can provide efficacy and safety profiles better than no…
Assessment of kidney function in adults
Kidney function is typically assessed by measuring glomerular filtration rate (GFR), and many approaches have been used. Accuracy demands complex…
Management of hypertension in renal disease
The management of hypertension in renal disease is best understood by classifying patients according to the stage of their chronic…
Genetic renal disorders
Genetic disorders of renal structure and function are recognized causes of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring renal replacement therapy. A…
Renovascular disease
In Western populations, fibromuscular disease accounts for around 10% of all cases of renal artery stenosis (RAS), usually presenting as…
Low Back Pain in the Emergency Department: Prevalence of Serious Spinal Pathologies and Diagnostic Accuracy of Red Flags
Very little evidence is available on the prevalence of serious spinal pathologies and the diagnostic accuracy of red flags in…
Medical News Today: Is it safe to mix Zoloft and alcohol?
Doctors say that people should not drink alcohol when taking Zoloft. In this article, we look at the risks, research,…
Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Tied to Dementia
Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.