Rates of Hyperkalemia, Other Adverse Events Increase as CKD Progresses
Adverse events rates have been rising over time among patients receiving dialysis, investigators reported.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Cancer Risk Found to Be Higher in Asthma Patients
However, inhaled steroids may offer protective effect
COVID-19 Pneumonia More Fatal for Older Adults
COVID-19 tied to approximately doubled in-hospital mortality rates versus bacterial or other viral pneumonias
Feds Urge Vaccination as ‘Tripledemic’ Hits More Americans
Vaccination will be key to keeping patients healthy through the winter holidays
Health Effects of Wildfires: Recent Research and What Clinicians Need to Know
In addition to worsening asthma, other respiratory disorders, and heart conditions, exposure to wildfire smoke can also compromise immunity in healthy individuals.
Finerenone May Protect Against Pneumonia and COVID-19
Finerenone, a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, may exert anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic effects, according to investigators.
In AKI-ARDS, Gender, CRRT Do Not Affect In-Hospital Mortality
Hospital length of stay, however, is significantly longer for women than men.
N95 Respirators vs Surgical Masks for Protection Against Viral Respiratory Illnesses
Researchers conducted a meta-analysis to determine the effectiveness of N95 respirators vs surgical masks in protecting against viral respiratory illness transmission.
Complications Develop in Half of COVID-19 Cases Treated in Hospitals
COVID-19 severity at hospital admission predicts complications even in young adults and those without pre-existing health conditions.
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