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The race-free, creatinine-based equation for calculating estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), introduced in 2021 and gaining traction as the default tool for assessing kidney function in routine US practice, is expected to identify about 434,000 new cases of chronic kidney…

In a recent study published in the BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, researchers performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the effects of nanoparticles on gouty arthritis using animal models. Based on this work, the researchers proposed testing nanomedicine-based treatment ideas for…

I’m a GP – here are six things that might be giving you ear wax You may think cleaning your ears with Q-tips is good for getting the gunk out But they actually cause earwax issues – as do eczema,…

Northwestern University researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind small, flexible, stretchable bandage that accelerates healing by delivering electrotherapy directly to the wound site. In an animal study, the new bandage healed diabetic ulcers 30% faster than in mice without the bandage….

A team of researchers at the University of California San Diego has made significant advances in solving some of the most vexing challenges in bioprinting 3D-engineered tissues while meeting the key requirements of high cell density, high cell viability and…

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Meet L.A. native, Crystal! Crystal is a calm, talkative gal who loves to hang out with you. She can be shy in new environments but warms up to new people once she’s had time to adjust and get to know…

New research published today in JAMA Surgery shows that when frail patients are connected to resources, including conversations with a physician about possible outcomes and help preparing their body for surgery, they are less likely to die one year after…

The sanctity of the doctor-patient relationship is the cornerstone of the health care profession. This protected space is steeped in tradition—the Hippocratic oath, medical ethics, professional codes of conduct and legislation. But all of these are poised for disruption by…

Satisfying relationships in mid-life with partners, friends, or work colleagues are linked to a lower risk of accumulating multiple long term conditions in older age—at least among women—suggests research published in the open access journal General Psychiatry. The less satisfying…