A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows.

Background: Among patients with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), proteinuria and kidney function decline may be ...

In FSGS, podocytes are damaged, like a net with torn holes, allowing protein to leak into the urine, creating a harmful ...

What you need to know A 58 year old man presents to his general practitioner (GP) to discuss recent blood test results after ...

Chandigarh: Holding a Ludhiana-based hospital and a urologist and transplant surgeon liable for negligence, the State ...

Childhood hypertension affects a substantial and growing proportion of the global paediatric population, with prevalence ...

Paraneoplastic Syndrome, Lung Neoplasia, Electrolyte Imbalance, Geriatric Oncology, Palliative Care Share and Cite: Ramos, F.

Background Postoperative ileus (POI) is a common complication after abdominal surgery that significantly delays recovery. Evidence suggests that the general anaesthetic propofol inhibits ...

A 79-year-old man was admitted to a hospital in Guangzhou, China, with progressive dyspnea and edema. Echocardiography and ...

A new study from the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University, published in the journal Menopause, finds self-pleasure is a valuable care strategy for managing menopause symptoms, especially mood and ...

The immune system faces a delicate balancing act: it must be aggressive enough to fight infections and cancer, yet restrained ...

Background Pain and fatigue are among the most debilitating symptoms of systemic sclerosis (SSc), severely impairing quality ...