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Sex-based gap in liver transplant allocation narrowed with MELD 3.0

28 Nov 2024 by

More women are now being included in liver transplant waitlist and undergoing the procedure following the adoption of the updated Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD)—MELD 3.0—with mortality and transplant rates nearly matching those observed in men, according to a retrospective study conducted in the US.

Sex-based gap in liver transplant allocation narrowed with MELD 3.0

28 Nov 2024

Risk for emergently treated hypocalcemia with denosumab increases with worsening CKD

28 Nov 2024

Individuals with worsening chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at greater risk for emergently treated hypocalcemia with denosumab, and the highest risk is observed among dialysis-dependent (DD) patients and those with CKD–mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD), reveals a study.

Risk for emergently treated hypocalcemia with denosumab increases with worsening CKD

28 Nov 2024

Aortic stenosis patients with CKD at greater risk of death

28 Nov 2024 by

The presence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with moderate to severe aortic stenosis (AS) appears to increase mortality and admissions for cardiac failure, reports a Singapore study. It may also result in fewer aortic valve replacements.

Aortic stenosis patients with CKD at greater risk of death

28 Nov 2024

BP control affected by COVID-19 pandemic

28 Nov 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on blood pressure (BP) control, as shown in a study using ambulatory BP monitoring (ABPM).

BP control affected by COVID-19 pandemic

28 Nov 2024

Incidental cervical polyps: To remove or not?

28 Nov 2024 by

A study presented at RCOG 2024 supports the non-removal of incidentally identified cervical polyps, given the low incidence of malignancy and the cost-effectiveness of such approach.

Incidental cervical polyps: To remove or not?

28 Nov 2024

Long-term benefits of medications for schizophrenia called into question

28 Nov 2024

Antipsychotics, antidepressants, and benzodiazepines do not appear to have a protective association with all-cause mortality in patients with schizophrenia when controlling for immortal time bias (ITB), suggesting that the effects of these drugs on mortality may be overestimated in analyses not adjusting for ITB, according to a study.

Long-term benefits of medications for schizophrenia called into question

28 Nov 2024

Tranexamic acid as good as norethisterone for HMB treatment

28 Nov 2024 by

Tranexamic acid was as effective as norethisterone in reducing menstrual blood loss and the duration of menstrual period in women with heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB), according to a study presented at RCOG 2024.

Tranexamic acid as good as norethisterone for HMB treatment

28 Nov 2024

Drugs vs surgery for weight loss: The better of 2 options

28 Nov 2024 by

In a first-of-a-kind meta-analysis comparing the efficacy and safety of different treatment options for obesity, weight loss surgery using the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) yields optimal weight loss than other surgical procedures or weight loss medications.

Drugs vs surgery for weight loss: The better of 2 options

28 Nov 2024

Early pregnancy fasting blood sugar, triglyceride signal GDM

27 Nov 2024 by

A study suggests that measuring fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and triglyceride levels early in pregnancy can identify women at high risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Early pregnancy fasting blood sugar, triglyceride signal GDM

27 Nov 2024

Low-inflammatory diet improves chronic disease-free survival

27 Nov 2024

A low-inflammatory diet appears to reduce the risk and slow the accumulation of multimorbidity in adults, particularly in those aged >60 years, according to a study.

Low-inflammatory diet improves chronic disease-free survival

27 Nov 2024

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Sex-based gap in liver transplant allocation narrowed with MELD 3.0

Sex-based gap in liver transplant allocation narrowed with MELD 3.0

Risk for emergently treated hypocalcemia with denosumab increases with worsening CKD

Risk for emergently treated hypocalcemia with denosumab increases with worsening CKD

Aortic stenosis patients with CKD at greater risk of death

Aortic stenosis patients with CKD at greater risk of death

BP control affected by COVID-19 pandemic

BP control affected by COVID-19 pandemic

Incidental cervical polyps: To remove or not?

Incidental cervical polyps: To remove or not?

Long-term benefits of medications for schizophrenia called into question

Long-term benefits of medications for schizophrenia called into question

Tranexamic acid as good as norethisterone for HMB treatment

Tranexamic acid as good as norethisterone for HMB treatment

Drugs vs surgery for weight loss: The better of 2 options

Drugs vs surgery for weight loss: The better of 2 options

Early pregnancy fasting blood sugar, triglyceride signal GDM

Early pregnancy fasting blood sugar, triglyceride signal GDM

Low-inflammatory diet improves chronic disease-free survival

Low-inflammatory diet improves chronic disease-free survival