Calcium supplements do not prevent pre-eclampsia, large trials show no meaningful benefit
A new Cochrane systematic review of 10 randomised trials involving over 37,000 pregnant women found that calcium supplementation…
Microbial warning signs that predict death risk in severe pneumonia
Researchers uncover a microbial signature in the lungs of severe pneumonia patients. Could this help explain survival differences…
Gene variant linked to higher risk of chronic rejection after lung transplant
About one third of lung transplant recipients have a genetic variant that makes them more likely to develop…
Finnish research pinpoints a higher risk among cohabiting survivors
Researchers at the University of Oulu, Finland, have identified significant differences in mortality among widows and widowers from…
Hematological and biochemical indicators show growing value in breast cancer management
Breast cancer remains a predominant global health challenge for women, with late-stage diagnosis being a key contributor to…
Elevated levels of five blood proteins can help predict mortality risk
Elevated levels of five proteins in our blood can help predict risk of mortality, a new study from…
Young donor age proves critical for survival after stem cell transplantation
The selection of suitable donors is crucial for the long-term recovery of patients after an allogeneic hematopoietic stem…
Arsenic reduction in drinking water associated with lower risk of death from chronic illnesses
A new 20-year study of nearly 11,000 adults in Bangladesh found that lowering arsenic levels in drinking water…
The Hidden Devastation of Hurricanes
Parks’s team estimated that, among Medicare patients alone, tropical cyclones are associated with nearly seventeen thousand excess hospitalizations…
Study shows record surge in reduced kidney function worldwide
Record numbers of men and women globally are now estimated to have reduced kidney function, a new study…
Prevalence of anemia and its association with poor outcomes in acute heart failure patients in northeastern Thailand | International Journal of Emergency Medicine
This study highlights the significant impact of anemia on clinical outcomes in patients presenting to the ED with…
Evolving epidemiology of invasive Group A Streptococcus in critical care
Streptococcus pyogenes or invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) is a major clinical concern around the world, since iGAS…