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There was no significant differences in creatinine or estimated glomerular filtration rate between the readmission group and the no readmission group.

An analysis of data from type 1 diabetes prevention trials is shedding new light on factors associated with increased and decreased likelihood of screening for type 1 diabetes among participants considered eligible for each trial.

There have been more than 12,900 studies on the involvement of dysbiosis in the gensisinfectious diseases in the last 15 years.

In this case report, a man in his 50s with a history of ESRD, alcoholic cirrhosis, and anemia presents to the emergency department for evaluation of generalized weakness after missing his last 2 dialysis appointments. Check out the ECG and determine the most likely cause of the rhythm!

The potential mediating role of inflammation at 9 years, measured by CRP and IL-6, was investigated in the relationship between sleep and ADHD.

Results from the REGARDS study suggest traditional CKD risk factors were associated with higher risk of incident CKD and eGFR decline in Black individuals, compared to White individuals.

New data support following existing guidelines for mechanical ventilation in pneumonia from SARS-CoV-2, as mortality rates are similar regardless of cause for pneumonia.

Eight studies provided evidence to suggest the relationship between diabetes and the onset of frozen shoulder, but more high-quality cohort studies may be necessary to better understand the nature of the relationship.

The sex differences, as well as other demographic differences, between GPP patients were assessed in a recent research letter.

Applying a statistical model to estimate the effects of reducing sodium intake at a population level in Australia, investigators suggest adherence to World Health Organization benchmarks could prevent 6900 deaths from CVD, CKD, and stomach cancers annually.

A letter to the editor from China explored the various types of reactions to two types of vaccines for COVID-19.

The number of 30-day hospital readmissions because of CDI increased between 2010-2017.

E-cigarettes are marketed as an alternative to tobacco, though discussion within the research community emphasizes the inconsistencies in evidence regarding health and addiction among users.

Five years of treatment follow-up in the Fight Retinal Blindness registry provided evidence that SRF protected against the development of subfoveal and extrafoveal macular atrophy.

MAFLD-lean and MAFLD-diabetes subgroups recorded a higher risk of all-cause and disease-specific mortality compared to the MAFLD-overweight/obese group.

Participants in the iPCIT group had significantly lower levels of externalizing problems and higher levels of compliance to caregiver direction compared to the referrals as usual group.

Using data from 2 large prospective studies, a Harvard-led team estimates the impact of adherence to a group of healthy eating patterns on risk of all-cause and cause-specific mortality.

A new study from Denmark explored the ineffectiveness associated with dupilumab in certain regions of the body after long-term examination.

More patients are presenting with later stage liver cancer due to missed screenings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published in Pediatrics on January 9, the document represents the first comprehensive guideline from the American Academy of Pediatrics in more than a decade and the first ever on the evaluation and management of obesity in those aged 2 years and older.

A literature review summarized research on sesame allergies as the FDA begins labeling sesame as a major food allergen.

New data show patients who receive referred specialist care from a physician who went to medical school or other certification programs with their primary provider report better survey scores.

The primary outcome was the number of days alive and out of the hospital at 90 days after trial initiation.

Both rates of macular vessel density loss and ganglion cell complex thinning are associated with central visual field loss in eyes with early glaucoma.

Qualitative interview analysis show male department chairs commonly witness discrimination against their female peers—yet they often are silent for a litany of reasons.

The World Health Organization has set a goal of eradication for HCV by 2030.

Using data from 18 trials with more than 1400 participants, a systematic review and meta-analysis offer clinicians an overview of the effects of SGLT2 inhibitor use on body composition in people with type 2 diabetes.

The COACH trial reported a hospital-based strategy led to lower risk of death from any cause or hospitalization for cardiovascular causes within 30 days than usual care in patients with acute heart failure.