Background
Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) is a common complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially in the later stages. Parathyroidectomy (PTX) is recommended for patients who do not respond to medical treatment. However, in some…
Category: 6. Health
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KAIST researchers developed OLED-based Alzheimer’s treatment
Researchers from Korea’s KAIST institute, in collaboration with colleagues from the Korea Brain Research Institute (KBRI), have developed OLED-based photo-stimulation treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, showing that red OLED light could improve…
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Fitness expert breaks down the milestones that maximize longevity
Most Americans walk only about 4,000 steps per day, a number far below what is needed to maintain optimal health. Fitness Experts such as Dan Go warn that consistently low daily activity can increase the risk of chronic diseases, impact mental…
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Predictions of postoperative and perioperative complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy using machine learning algorithms: systematic review | BMC Surgery
Fan LL, Chen BH, Dai ZJ. The relation between gallstone disease and cardiovascular disease. Scientific Rep. 2017;7(1):5104.
Zheng Y, Xu M, Li Y, Hruby A, Rimm EB, Hu FB, Wirth J, Albert CM, Rexrode…
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Hearing loss emerges as a key early warning sign for Alzheimer disease
Even mild hearing loss predicted accelerated brain changes and increased dementia risk, with the strongest effects seen in genetically vulnerable adults.
Study: Hearing Loss, Brain Structure, Cognition, and Dementia Risk in the…
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Chronic kidney disease screening in primary care: a descriptive analysis of the Girona Sud health region | BMC Primary Care
Aims
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major global health concern, often underdiagnosed in primary care settings. This study aimed to assess CKD screening practices using estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and urine albumin-to-creatinine…
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Prevalence and determinants of medication adherence among women with hypertension attending urban primary health care facilities in Inezgane, Morocco: a cross-sectional study | BMC Women’s Health
Suman S, Pravalika J, Manjula P, Farooq U. Gender and CVD- Does It Really Matters? Curr Probl Cardiol. 2023;48:101604. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2023.101604.
Nguyen AH, Hurwitz M,…
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More Cost-Effective To Treat Cardiorenal Metabolic Syndrome Holistically, Say Experts
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 — Medical experts have called for multidisciplinary management of cardiorenal metabolic (CRM) syndrome that they say is more cost-effective than treating each disease separately.
CRM…
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