Cystatin C-Based eGFR Strongly Correlates With Creatinine-Based eGFR
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cystatin C estimation of glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) correlates strongly with creatinine eGFR but can have a substantial effect on chronic kidney disease (CKD) staging, according to a study published in …
Learn MoreMagnitude of Reduction in PSA Level May Indicate Outcomes in Prostate Cancer
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Greater depth of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) decline is associated with improved clinical outcomes among men treated with enzalutamide for nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, according to a…
Learn More24/7 Sobriety Monitoring Cuts Risk for Death in Half
FRIDAY, March 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A 24/7 alcohol monitoring program lowers the death rate for people arrested for drunk driving and other alcohol-involved offenses, according to a research letter published online March 1 in JAMA Psychiatry.Nan…
Learn MoreBreast Cancer Risk Estimate Models Vary Substantially at Individual Level
FRIDAY, March 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Breast cancer risk estimates for individual women vary substantially depending on which risk assessment model is used, according to a study published online Feb. 7 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.J…
Learn MoreUse of Posterior Spinal Fusion Expected to Increase 80 Percent by 2060
FRIDAY, March 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It is estimated that the use of posterior spinal fusion will increase substantially through 2060, particularly in patients aged 75 years and older, according to a study published online Feb. 10 in Clinical Ort…
Learn MoreFlorida Man Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection
FRIDAY, March 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A brain-eating amoeba has killed a Florida man, state health officials reported. The man may have acquired this very rare infection after rinsing his sinuses with tap water, the Florida Department of Health in…
Learn MoreInfant Death Linked to Contaminated Breast Pump: CDC
FRIDAY, March 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria from a contaminated breast pump caused an infection that killed an infant last year, U.S. federal health officials said Thursday.The new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease …
Learn MoreNFL Players’ Concussion Symptoms Tied to Cognitive Functioning Decades Later
FRIDAY, March 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Former professional football players who reported experiencing concussion symptoms during their career perform worse on cognitive tests decades later compared with nonplayers, according to a study published on…
Learn MoreProstate Artery Embolization Effective Long Term for Prostate-Related Urinary Symptoms
FRIDAY, March 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Prostate artery embolization (PAE) is effective for long-term treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiology, he…
Learn MoreGenicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation Reduces Knee Arthritis Pain
FRIDAY, March 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is associated with a significant reduction in pain for patients with knee osteoarthritis, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Society of In…
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