A 26-year-old male patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) of unknown etiology presented to emergency room with multiple complaints. He has felt unwell for at least 1 month. For the previous 2 weeks, he experienced nausea, vomiting, and profound fatigue. He was told a year ago that dialysis was needed, but he has not received medical…
Tissue biopsies to diagnose prostate cancer are invasive and they often miss cancer cells, which limits their utility for diagnosis.
Tissue biopsies to diagnose prostate cancer are invasive and they often miss cancer cells, which limits their utility for diagnosis.
Tissue biopsies to diagnose prostate cancer are invasive and they often miss cancer cells, which limits their utility for diagnosis.
Fosfomycin is a novel, epoxide intravenous antibiotic with a broad spectrum of Gram-negative and Gram-positive activity, including activity against multi-drug resistant (MDR) strains such as extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae.
For the first time since the early 20th century, more natural deaths in the United States are occurring in homes than in hospitals.
The FDA has approved updated labeling for Epclusa (sofosbuvir/velpatasvir), Harvoni (ledipasvir/sofosbuvir) and Vosevi (sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir) to include updated information regarding treatment of patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) who have severe renal impairment including those with end stage renal disease who are on dialysis.
A cross-sectional survey examined Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data on prescriptions for gabapentinoid medications given for pain management in patients with cancer.
Active surveillance remains the standard of care for patients at intermediate or high risk of recurrence following nephrectomy.
Prescribing fewer opioid pills after surgery and providing opioid use education before surgery may reduce postoperative opioid consumption.
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