Pregnancy-Related Acute Kidney Injury in low- and middle-income countries: Prevention Key to Better Outcomes

Researchers have found in a new study that pregnancy-associated acute kidney injury poses a major risk to maternal health in low- and middle-income countries. Therefore strengthening prevention strategies for common…

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Fiber-based NIRAF enhances parathyroid gland detection during endocrine neck surgery and may help reduce complications: JAMA

A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that during endocrine neck surgery, fiber-based near-infrared autofluorescence (NIRAF) improves parathyroid gland identification and might potentially lower complications.…

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Ancient practice of blowing through conch shell could help to treat dangerous snoring condition: Study

People who practised blowing through a conch shell regularly for six months experienced a reduction in their symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), according to a small randomised controlled trial…

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Rare Blood Disorder Leads to Severe Kidney Damage in Untreated PNH: Case Report

Australia: A case report published in BMC Nephrology by Seethalakshmi Viswanathan and colleagues from the Tissue Pathology & Diagnostic Oncology, Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research, Westmead Hospital, Australia,…

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Red Cell Distribution Width-to-Albumin Ratio Shows Nonlinear Link With Retinopathy Risk: Study

Researchers have determined that the red cell distribution width-to-albumin ratio (RAR), a composite biomarker of systemic inflammation and nutritional status, is linked to the risk of retinopathy in US adults…

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Redefining Preterm Birth Prediction: Study Discovering the Power of Small RNAs

Significant risk factors associated with maternal and neonatal health stem from spontaneous preterm labor (PTL), which accounts for approximately 70% of preterm births. Current biomarkers lack prediction reliability, highlighting the…

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18F-FDG PET/CT effective in diagnosing refractory fracture-related infections, suggests study

A new study published in The Bone and Joint Journal showed that for the diagnosis of infections in the lower limbs associated with refractory fractures, positron emission tomography (PET)/CT is…

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Neuroserpin’s Dual Role: A Potential Biomarker and Protector in Preeclampsia, finds study

Recent study evaluated maternal serum neuroserpin concentrations in pregnancies affected by preeclampsia and their relationship with disease severity, considering neuroserpin's roles in anti-inflammation and neuroprotection. This prospective case-control investigation was…

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