Vitamin D May Protect Against Bladder Cancer
High serum levels of vitamin D may have a protective effect against bladder cancer.
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Low Sodium Levels at Hospital Admission Increase Mortality Risk
Hyponatremia at time of hospital admission also increases patients’ length of stay.
Bariatric Surgery Ups Kidney Stone Rates
During 6 years of follow-up, new stone formation increased significantly in the surgery patients.
Stone Removal by f-URS Okay for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Patients
Flexible ureterorenoscopy (f-URS) is safe and effective for removing kidney stones in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Pre-Treatment Statins Reduce Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Risk
Review shows reduction in acute kidney injury with high-dose statins versus low-dose or placebo.
Aspirin May Lower Non-Metastatic Prostate Cancer Mortality
Significant association observed for high-risk prostate cancers with no difference according to daily dose.
Smoking Found to Cut Gout Risk
Analysis found that cigarette smoking was associated with a 24% overall reduction in gout risk.
Transurethral Resection (TUR) Bladder Perforation May Worsen Outcomes
Investigators report earlier bladder tumor relapse and higher risk of T-stage progression.
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Common in Intensive Care Units
Acute kidney injury is common in critically ill surgical patients and is associated with worse survival.
Radical Prostatectomy Outcomes Similar for Obese, Non-Obese
Outcomes of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in obese patients are mostly comparable to non-obese patients.
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