Persistent hyperparathyroidism is a risk factor for long-term graft failure
According to a new study published in the journal Surgery, persistent hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) after a successful kidney transplant increases the long-term risk of death-censored graft failure defined as return to dialysis.... read more
Endothelial cells may contribute to formation of new vessels compensating for inadequate blood supply
Endothelial cells have the capacity to clonally expand and contribute to the development of new vessels due to inadequate blood supply to the heart, known as ischemia, according to a study in mice published January 22, 2018 in the journal Circulation Research.... read more
Dietary fiber protects against obesity and metabolic syndrome
Fermentable fiber inulin restored gut health and protected mice against metabolic syndrome induced by a high-fat diet by restoring gut microbiota levels, increasing the production of intestinal epithelial cells and restoring expression of the protein
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Combination chemotherapy may significantly improve treatment for deadly brain tumor
Adding the chemotherapy drug hydroxyurea to the current chemotherapy protocol for glioblastoma significantly increased survival in animal models in a study published January 22, 2018 in the journal Neuro-Oncology.... read more
Antithyroid drugs given in first trimester increase risk for congenital malformations
Women who received antithyroid drugs (methimazole and propylthiouracil), for Graves’ disease during the first trimester of pregnancy are at increased risk of their infants being born with congenital malformations, suggests a study published online January 23, 2018... read more
Urinalysis highly sensitive and specific test to diagnose UTI in febrile infants
Analysis of data from a prospective study published online January 16, 2018 suggest that urinalysis is a highly sensitive and specific test to diagnose urinary tract infection (UTI) especially with =50 000 CFUs/mL, and particularly... read more