Among patients with a variety of solid tumors, investigators found favorable associations of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy with quality of life compared with no immunotherapy use.
For some patients with end-stage kidney disease, improving health-related quality of life after the start of dialysis is more important than prolonging life, according to investigators.
Lifestyle factors not tied to overall diagnosis of prostate cancer
Both renal and extra-renal manifestations of lupus nephritis need to be managed, according to investigators.
Survivors who are younger, poor, uninsured or publicly insured, unmarried, or who have functional limitations have greatest barriers
Daily life movement includes things like performing housework or gardening
New study findings have implications for planning patient care, such as deciding on kidney replacement therapy.
Natural and man-made disasters have harmed individuals’ kidney health.
The indications for parathyroidectomy included uncontrolled pruritus, bone pain, resistance to medical treatment, and intact PTH levels exceeding 1000 pg/mL.
Health-related quality of life may improve prediction of oncologic outcomes in high-risk prostate cancer.
