A University of Iowa research team has found that a class of cholesterol-lowering drugs have no effect on kidney function.

Portable devices like GE HealthCare’s Vscan Air™ handheld ultrasound embody a commitment to improving patient outcomes and redefining the standard of care.

“Focused ultrasound can reversibly ... That could open the door to more successful drug treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease. But wait – there’s more. A report in the Journal of Neurosurgery ...

A study identified use of certain medications (eg, NSAIDs), comorbid conditions, and symptoms as risk factors for community-acquired acute kidney injury (AKI).

Following laboratory tests, CT scan, ultrasound ... of the left renal was completely abnormal. Laboratory tests upon admission indicated the presence of infection. Based on the patient’s medical ...

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is defined as severe irreversible kidney damage, measured by the level of proteinuria and a reduction in the glomerular filtration rate to ˂15 ml/min/1.73 m2, that ...

Some people, however, may develop the progressive loss of kidney function, or chronic kidney disease (CKD). High blood pressure may be a sign of kidney dysfunction. It can damage the blood vessels ...

Background and aims Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF ... Infection was the most frequent trigger (35%) and kidney dysfunction the most common organ failure (49%). Sensitivity analyses showed ...

Data of adult patients with kidney failure or grade 4 chronic kidney disease (1767 men and 1322 women) who received various treatments, including supportive care, peritoneal dialysis, and ...

More information: Hamza Hassan Khan et al, Intestinal ultrasound at diagnosis of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease compared to endoscopy, Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (2024).

Moderate to vigorous exercise for at least 150 minutes a week was linked to a reduced risk of developing 19 chronic illnesses. These included cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, diabetes, and ...