Archive: 06/11/2015

Studies assess racial disparities associated with living kidney donation

New research uncovers racial disparities in rates of living kidney donation and complications after donation. The findings will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2015 Nov. 3-8 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, ...

Nov 6, 2015

In plastic surgery, complications highest for abdominoplasty

(HealthDay)—Abdominoplasty is linked with more major complications than other types of cosmetic surgery, researchers report in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Nov 6, 2015

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Poll: Americans want health care costs kept in check

(HealthDay)—Most Americans now support aggressive regulation to keep health care costs in check—including price caps on drugs, medical devices, and payments to doctors and hospitals, a new HealthDay/Harris Poll has found.

Nov 6, 2015

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Updated checklist for reporting diagnostic accuracy studies

(HealthDay)—An updated list of 30 essential items should be included in every report of a diagnostic accuracy study, according to the Standards for Reporting Diagnostic Accuracy Studies (STARD) 2015. These new guidelines ...

Nov 6, 2015

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Lipophilic tops hydrophilic statins for heart failure

(HealthDay)—For patients with heart failure, lipophilic statin is superior to hydrophilic statin for cardiac function and inflammation, according to a meta-analysis published in the December issue of Cardiovascular Therapeutics.

Nov 6, 2015

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ASN: insufficient sleep might increase risk of kidney disease

(HealthDay)—Lack of sleep may be a gateway to chronic kidney disease, at least for women, a new study suggests. The results of the study are scheduled to be presented at the American Society of Nephrology's Kidney Week ...

Nov 6, 2015

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Emotional intelligence linked to self-management in COPD

(HealthDay)—Emotional intelligence, the capacity to understand and manage personal thoughts and feelings, is associated with self-management abilities and quality of life in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ...

Nov 6, 2015

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What you need to know when your child gets a rash

(HealthDay)—When children develop a rash, parents might think it's simply due to a skin irritation. But viruses are also a common cause of rashes in children, an expert says.

Nov 6, 2015

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Merck, Eli Lilly probed on drug pricing

The Justice Department is probing some drug pricing practices of pharmaceutical giants Merck and Eli Lilly, the companies disclosed Friday in securities filings.

Nov 6, 2015

Most chicken, turkey farms affected by bird flu can restock

Most commercial chicken and turkey farms that were infected by the bird flu have been cleared to restock, agriculture officials said Friday, but scientists still will keep a close eye on migrating birds and test thousands ...

Nov 6, 2015

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Archive: 06/11/2015

Studies assess racial disparities associated with living kidney donation

In plastic surgery, complications highest for abdominoplasty

Poll: Americans want health care costs kept in check

Updated checklist for reporting diagnostic accuracy studies

Lipophilic tops hydrophilic statins for heart failure

ASN: insufficient sleep might increase risk of kidney disease

Emotional intelligence linked to self-management in COPD

What you need to know when your child gets a rash

Merck, Eli Lilly probed on drug pricing

Most chicken, turkey farms affected by bird flu can restock

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