Banff Automation System Improves Diagnosis of Kidney Allograft Rejection
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The Banff Automation System, based on an algorithm covering all classification rules and diagnostic scenarios, can improve diagnosis of kidney allograft rejection, according to a study published online May 4 in…
Learn MoreAUA: Genomic Urine Test Accurately Predicts Bladder Cancer
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) – A new genomic urine test can predict bladder cancer as many as 12 years before clinical signs and symptoms emerge, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association, hel…
Learn MoreSpecific TJA Subgroups Gain Greater Benefit From Peripheral Nerve Blocks
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Specific subgroups of patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA) experience greater benefit from peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) in terms of reduction in complications, according to a study presented at …
Learn MoreDelaying Ileostomy Reversal Does Not Increase Postop Complications
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Delaying ileostomy reversal surgery does not affect the risk for postoperative complications, but loss of microbiota is associated with the incidence of complications, according to a study published online Apri…
Learn MoreStatin Use Cuts Five-Year Stroke Risk for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Statin use is associated with a lower risk for incident stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) in a duration-dependent manner among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study presented at …
Learn MoreFDA Approves First Nonhormonal Drug to Ease Menopause Hot Flashes
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first nonhormonal medication aimed at easing menopause hot flashes.The new pill, called Veozah (fezolinetant), is a neurokinin 3 (NK3) receptor antag…
Learn MoreTraces of Human DNA Are Everywhere in the Environment
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Detailed remnants of human DNA can be found just about everywhere that people have been, a surprising finding that raises a host of ethical issues for researchers, a new study says.Environmental samples of huma…
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