Serum Cystatin C Predicts Mortality With Cirrhotic Ascites
Creatinine levels not tied to mortality or type 1 hepatorenal syndrome
APOE Allele Type Tied to Mortality Risk
No racial difference in the association between these alleles and mortality
Air Pollution May Damage Kidneys
Study finds link between particulate matter and renal function
UV Exposure May Contribute to Impaired Fat Homeostasis
UV exposure induces specific adipochemokines in SC fat, including C-X-C chemokines, C-C chemokines
Combination Strategy Could Be Key in HIV Prevention
Research supports need for regimens that protect against several targets
Childhood-Onset IBD May Raise Risk of Cancer
Researchers think chronic inflammation in gastrointestinal tract may be driving force
Proton Pump Inhibitors Overused Worldwide
Wide variation in inappropriate use documented in the international literature, from 11 to 84 percent
General, Central Obesity Linked to Specific Breast Cancer Risk
General obesity, indicated by BMI, more strongly linked to ER+/PR+ subtype
HBcrAg Levels Tied to Progression to Cirrhosis in HBV Carriers
After adjustment, hepatitis B virus core-related antigen was independently linked to progression
Insurer Market Power Lowers Providers’ Prices
Evidence seen for specialists in markets with high provider, insurer concentration
