Acute kidney injury is a frequently encountered complication in patients with decompensated liver disease. As in the general population, pre-renal,…
Tubulo-interstitial disorders
Chronic kidney disease is accompanied by interstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy, irrespective of the underlying cause. Disorders of the vasculature,…
Sedentary lifestyle for 20 years linked to doubled early mortality risk compared to being active
Two decades of a sedentary lifestyle is associated with a two times risk of premature death compared to being physically…
Eating nuts linked with lower risk of fatal heart attack and stroke
Eating nuts at least twice a week is associated with a 17% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
European guidelines on lipid control advocate ‘lower is better’ for cholesterol levels
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels should be lowered as much as possible to prevent cardiovascular disease, especially in high and…
Microbes may play a role in heart attack onset
Microorganisms in the body may contribute to destabilization of coronary plaques and subsequent heart attack, according to late breaking research.
Aspirin should not be recommended for healthy people over 70
Low-dose aspirin does not prolong disability-free survival of healthy people over 70, even in those at the highest risk of…
Diabetes medication shows potential to reduce heart disease
A new study shed lights on how a class of medications that help regulate blood sugar for patients with Type…
Medical News Today: ‘Wasabi receptor’ may advance treatments for chronic pain
A pain response that scorpion toxin triggers may help researchers further their understanding of chronic pain and allow them to…
A Rare Greenshank Is Spotted in Russia
It is the first time in more than four decades that researchers have had an opportunity to study the endangered…