Hospitalized Patients With CKD Often Unaware of It
Higher rate of awareness of chronic kidney disease in patients with advanced stage but still low
Risk of Colorectal Polyps Tied to Blood Pressure Medications
Risk increases with the number of antihypertensive drugs taken
Exercise Counters Fatigue-Related Mood Decline in Arthritis
Physical activity benefits mood in both osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis patients
Support Tool Could Aid Decision on Total Joint Arthroplasty
Surgeons agree pain, quality of life are key to assessing appropriateness of TJA for osteoarthritis
Tai Chi Improves BP Control, Quality of Life in Older Adults
But does not help with metabolic syndrome levels, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia
Misconceptions of Infection, Contagion Surround Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a highly stigmatizing condition; majority report feeling pity for those with psoriasis
Beta-Blockers Don’t Mar Acute Variceal Bleeding Prognosis
NSBB treatment is not a negative prognostic factor for short-term survival of cirrhotic patients
Gender Differences for Cardiovascular Risk With Diabetes
Studies find a nearly 40 percent greater risk of coronary issues in females
Lower HbA1c Levels Linked to Less Dementia in T2DM
Poor control linked to 50 percent higher risk of being admitted to hospital in future for dementia
Mortality Risk Up for Hip Surgery After Fracture Vs Elective THR
Higher risk of in-hospital mortality compared with those undergoing elective total hip replacement
