Chronic Kidney Disease Poses Major Global Health Burden
Burden measured both by direct morbidity, mortality and as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease
Ultrasound May ID Children at Risk for Cystic Fibrosis Liver Disease
A heterogeneous liver pattern could indicate a higher risk for advanced cystic fibrosis liver disease
Late Mortality Up for Survivors of Early-Teen, Young Adult Cancers
Risks for late mortality, chronic health conditions higher compared with siblings, general population
First Coronavirus Death Reported in South Korea
Officials also confirmed 22 additional cases of the virus in South Korea, bringing the total to 104
Developmental Disability Diagnosis More Likely in Rural Children
For those with disability, odds of seeing therapist, mental health professional down in rural areas
Glycemic Control in T2DM Worse With Refusal of Insulin Therapy
In retrospective study of adults with uncontrolled T2DM, 42.7 percent declined insulin therapy
Many Transgender Youth Intentionally Avoid Disclosure
About three-quarters report voluntarily telling a health care provider outside gender clinic about their identity
Polymer-Based Stents Noninferior for Patients With High Bleeding Risk
Polymer-based zotarolimus-eluting stents noninferior for patients at high bleeding risk undergoing PCI
COPD Incidence Higher in People With HIV
People with HIV have 34 percent higher rate of COPD than those without; smoking may be to blame
More Side Effects Seen With Guideline-Recommended Chlorthalidone
No cardiovascular benefits found with chlorthalidone versus hydrochlorothiazide for hypertension treatment
