Overall, the report offers 56 recommendations to guide genetics in nephrology. One topic covered is bias and disparities in genetic testing. The National Kidney Foundation has released new recommendations for the use of genomics to test for, and diagnose, genetic kidney diseases, according to a press release. “The integration of...

National Kidney Foundation releases recommendations for use of genetics in nephrology

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Patients experienced a significant reduction in pain, improved their quality of life, and even showed signs of cartilage regrowth.

Stem cell shot reverses osteoarthritis, repairs knee cartilage, cuts pain by 58%

Two new studies have outlined major new findings in Parkinson's disease genetics. New research reported in the journal Brain has shown that genetic factors could be a far more significant influence on Parkinson's disease than thought. This study included 15,000 participants and was open to individuals who had received any type of Parkinson's diagnosis.

New Findings in Parkinson's Genetics may aid Diagnostics & Treatment

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A SINGLE-dose nasal spray treatment could 'wash away' build ups of toxic proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease from brain cells and improve memory, scientists say. The study - performed on mice - paves the way for new treatments against Alzheimer's and dementia, researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch said.

Single-dose nasal spray ‘washes the brain’ of toxic Alzheimer’s proteins – paving the way for breakthrough treatment

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Blood and urine tests are ineffective for diagnosing long COVID -- a constellation of long-term symptoms such as chronic pain, brain fog, shortness of breath and intense fatigue, a new study shows.

Long COVID continues to evade diagnosis through lab tests

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most frequent complications of cardiac surgery and the cause is complex. Renal hypoperfusion from decreased glomerular filtration rate after cardiopulmonary bypass is a major contributor. 1 This in combination with exogenous toxins, endogenous metabolites, oxidative stress, bleeding and reperfusion injury can all...

The PROTECTION Trial – A Randomized Trial of Intravenous Amino Acids for Kidney Protection

Tests like MRI scans and CT scans are crucial for detecting cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT), each playing a unique role in diagnosis. Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a rare condition in which blood clots form in the veins of the brain, potentially causing serious complications such as stroke. Testing, such as MRI or CT scans, is crucial to detect these clots early, allowing for prompt treatment to prevent further damage.

Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT): What Tests Can Detect It?

In September 2020, a 72-year-old male underwent a right total knee replacement (TKA). A trial of Hylan G-F 20 had been unsuccessful, and the patient opted for a TKA. The patient tolerated the procedure well and progressed toward full weight bearing in physical therapy (PT). By Jan. 1, 2021, the patient’s knee became infected with Cutibacterium acnes, which was treated with an extensive washout with an antibiotic solution and replacement of the acrylic portion of the implant. This was followed by six weeks of intravenous rifampin via a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line into the right atrium of the heart.

Treat knee conditions with high-energy inductive therapy and extracorporeal shockwave therapy

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive procedure that uses high energy radio to shrink precancerous cells. It’s also used for chronic pain, irregular heartbeat, and venous insufficiency. Doctors sometimes also use RFA to treat osteoarthritis, joint pain, and degenerative disc disease. Radiofrequency ablation may be a viable alternative...

What to Know About Radiofrequency Ablation

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U.S. News & World Report recently released its top 50 hospitals for both neurology and neurosurgery as well as orthopedic surgery for 2024 and 2025. New York has the most top-ranked facilities for neurology and neurosurgery and California has the most top-ranked hospitals for orthopedic surgery. The publication analyzed data...

Number of top-ranked orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery hospitals in each state

Blood tests that look for the anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibodies (ANCAs) that cause ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) may help identify patients with kidney involvement, a study shows. Still, ANCA testing was not as accurate for this purpose as a kidney biopsy, wherein a small piece of kidney tissue is collected for analysis.

ANCA blood tests may help detect kidney involvement: Study

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Learn about craniosynostosis surgery, including who needs it, how it’s done, the associated risks, and long-term outlook.

What to Know About Craniosynostosis Surgery

It’s important to communicate with the patient’s comanaging doctors to adjust necessary medications. There are four direct oral anticoagulants approved for atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolism: apixaban (Eliquis), dabigatran (Pradaxa), edoxaban (Savaysa) and rivaroxaban (Xarelto). Click image to enlarge. The body is an interconnected system and, as clinicians...

Some Blood Thinners May Increase Conversion to Wet AMD

The following is a summary of “Derivation and validation of a machine learning model for the prevention of unplanned dialysis,” published in the May 2024 issue of Nephrology by Klamrowski et al. Half of all patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) progressing towards kidney failure start dialysis...

ML Models Accurately Predict Kidney Failure Risk and Unplanned Dialysis in Advanced CKD

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A 31-year-old Massachusetts man living with a cancerous brain tumor is taking back control of his life after once losing the ability to walk and do other everyday tasks. Rohan Venkatesh found hope in a new and innovative approach to brain cancer treatment that drastically cuts down the time it takes to get a diagnosis from ten days to just two.

New Dramatically Quicker Method For Brain Cancer Diagnosis Helps Save Massachusetts Man– His Remarkable Recovery

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In North Carolina, the divorce process can be challenging, particularly due to the mandatory one-year separation requirement. This law mandates that couples must live separately for at least a year before filing for divorce, a rule that can be frustrating for many.

You might be granted a divorce in North Carolina if your spouse is ‘incurably insane.’ Here’s how

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Aug. 6 approved VORANIGO, the first targeted therapy for Grade 2 Isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) mutant glioma, a type of brain tumor. Available to patients as a once-daily pill, VORANIGO is the first significant treatment breakthrough in nearly 25 years for Grade 2 IDH mutant glioma, the drug’s maker Servier explained.

FDA approves Servier’s VORANIGO for certain brain tumors

Strokes are caused by limited blood flow to the brain. Described as a cardiovascular disease, strokes result from a clogged or blocked blood vessel that leads to a lack of oxygen. Around 800,000 individuals have a stroke each year in the United States. The most common type of stroke is referred to as ischemic, which occurs when blood is occluded from a clot or narrow blood vessel. If the brain has low blood exposure, it limits the oxygen and nutrients the brain needs. As a result, brain cells begin to die, and a stroke occurs.

Strokes Have a Lasting Effect on Immune Cells

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FDA approves vorasidenib for Grade 2 astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma with a susceptible IDH1 or IDH2 mutation. On August 6, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration approved vorasidenib (Voranigo, Servier Pharmaceuticals LLC), an isocitrate dehydrogenase-1 (IDH1) and isocitrate dehydrogenase-2 (IDH2) inhibitor, for adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with Grade 2 astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma with a susceptible IDH1 or IDH2 mutation, following surgery including biopsy, sub-total resection, or gross total resection.

FDA Approves New Targeted Therapy for Brain Cancer

Study shows patients 80 years and older with atrial fibrillation treated with a lower dose of edoxaban experienced fewer major gastrointestinal bleeding events for each additional ischemic stroke. Patients aged 80 years and above with atrial fibrillation (AF) may gain a benefit from treatment with lower-dose anticoagulants regardless of existing...

Phase III Trial Shows Older Patients with Atrial Fibrillation May Benefit From Lower-Dose Anticoagulants

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Routine Lab Tests Are Not a Reliable Way to Diagnose Long COVID

A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported study has found that routine lab tests may not be useful in making a long COVID diagnosis for people who...

Routine Lab Tests Are Not a Reliable Way to Diagnose Long COVID

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