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July 26, 2024
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Slowing diabetic kidney disease progression may cut health costs for veterans

Slowing diabetic kidney disease progression may cut health costs for veterans

Slowing the progression to advanced diabetic kidney disease could lower the economic impact of the condition and help health care systems optimize resources, recently published data show.

Clinical Guidance
Lupus
Presentation and Diagnosis

Manifestations, Complications, and Comorbidities of Lupus

Irene Blanco, MD, MS

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an exceptionally heterogeneous disease, characterized by a wide spectrum of constitutional and organ-specific manifestations, complications and comorbidities.

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Lupus
Overview

Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology

Irene Blanco, MD, MS

Understanding the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of a disease enables the development of new treatment strategies, including targeted and personalized therapies, and increases the opportunities for screening and prevention, or, failing that, early detection and diagnosis.

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July 19, 2024
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Researchers identify possible genetic risk linked to AKI in patients with kidney disease

Researchers identify possible genetic risk linked to AKI in patients with kidney disease

Researchers have identified two loci that may be associated to AKI in hospitalized patients with kidney disease, noting a potential genetic risk of the condition, data show.

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July 18, 2024
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Study: Socioeconomic status may factor into health outcomes of youth with CKD

Study: Socioeconomic status may factor into health outcomes of youth with CKD

Socioeconomic status may play a role in the health outcomes of children and adolescents with chronic kidney disease, according to a published review of current evidence.

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July 17, 2024
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After 2 years, the ESRD Treatment Choices model is – surprise – a bust

After 2 years, the ESRD Treatment Choices model is – surprise – a bust

In 2019, former President Donald Trump signed the Advancing American Kidney Health initiative.

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July 17, 2024
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Rollout of world’s second malaria vaccine begins in Ivory Coast

Rollout of world’s second malaria vaccine begins in Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast administered the first doses of the world’s second malaria vaccine this week, according to the vaccine’s manufacturers, marking the latest development in a decades-long effort to control the deadly mosquito-borne disease.

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July 16, 2024
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Higher adjusted AKI rate with inflammatory bowel disease vs. collagen vascular diseases

Higher adjusted AKI rate with inflammatory bowel disease vs. collagen vascular diseases

The frequency and risk of AKI in patients hospitalized with inflammatory bowel disease is higher compared with admissions with collagen vascular diseases and from the general population, a recently published study shows.

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Gout
Advanced Management

Difficult Gout and Hyperuricemia

Robert Terkeltaub, MD; N. Lawrence Edwards, MD, MACP, MACR; Puja Khanna, MD, MPH

Free clinical reference tool that includes treatment options; diagnosis information; guidelines; and more.

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July 13, 2024
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Global seborrheic dermatitis prevalence greater than previously reported

Global seborrheic dermatitis prevalence greater than previously reported

Seborrheic dermatitis is more prevalent across the world than previously believed, with a global pooled prevalence of 4.38%, according to a comprehensive meta-analysis.

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