Dentistry
Collaboration leads to culturally safe oral health care
A new collaborative project has highlighted the importance of accessible and culturally safe health care for First Nations people.
Sep 11, 2024
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Kidney Disease
Genetics
Genetic analysis sheds light on the role of IFT140 in polycystic kidney disease
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an intractable disorder that causes fluid-filled cysts to grow in the kidneys. It is typically seen in adults. As one of the most prevalent hereditary kidney diseases, the autosomal dominant ...
Sep 10, 2024
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Cardiology
Recreational drug use tied to repeat cardiovascular events
Recreational drug use is associated with a tripled risk for a repeat serious cardiovascular event within one year of hospitalization, according to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2024, held ...
Sep 7, 2024
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Genetics
New study shows cells get involved in unhealthy relationships after acute kidney injury in mice
A study published in Nature Communications provides new insight into how damaged cells interact within disease-promoting microenvironments following acute kidney injury, or AKI. With limited treatment options, AKI frequently ...
Sep 5, 2024
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Cardiology
SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin is shown to be safe and effective for treating patients who have suffered a heart attack
The SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin confers kidney-protective benefits and can therefore be given safely and effectively to patients when they are hospitalized for acute myocardial infarction (MI), a Mount Sinai-led global ...
Sep 2, 2024
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Diabetes
Ozempic, Wegovy have health benefits beyond weight loss, studies find
New trials are showing how the blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss meds Ozempic and Wegovy can boost health in even more ways.
Aug 30, 2024
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Cardiology
Recent recreational drug use triples risk of repeat serious cardiovascular event, research finds
New research presented at this year's ESC Congress 2024 in London, UK (30 Aug–2 Sept) shows that among patients admitted to the intensive cardiac care unit (ICCU), those with a recent history of recreational drug use are ...
Aug 28, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Higher protein intake tied to lower mortality in chronic kidney disease
Higher intake of total, animal, and plant protein is associated with lower mortality in older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Aug 21, 2024
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Cardiology
High or low oxygen levels are safe during heart surgery: Study
Two out of 10 people who receive cardiac surgery are affected by acute kidney injury, prolonging their hospital stay and increasing their risk for chronic kidney disease, cognitive decline and heart failure.
Aug 21, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Occupational exposure to particles may increase the risk of chronic kidney disease
Exposure to dust and particles at work may increase the risk of chronic kidney disease, a University of Gothenburg study shows. Among Swedish construction workers, followed since the 1970s, the risk was 15% higher among exposed.
Aug 21, 2024
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