“Elevated leukocyte counts, particularly increased neutrophil counts, and decreased hemoglobin levels, are associated with severe WMHs,” according to Dr Liu’s team. “Our study results highlight the ...

(HealthDay News) — Heat- and cold-related mortality account for about 0.1 percent of total U.S. mortality, according to a study published online Nov. 18 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

11.7 percent of the association was mediated by depression and inflammation, with depression mediating 11.3 percent.

Darbepoetin alfa, an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) used to treat renal anemia, might have anti-proteinuric effects in patients with diabetic kidney disease.

Mindfulness-based interventions beneficial for nurses, midwives, while professional coaching effective for physicians.

Smoking cessation tied to substantial risk reduction, with steepest decline in first 10 years after quitting. (HealthDay News) — Even occasional or low-intensity smoking significantly increases ...

Medical influencers and social media, having changed the ways in which physicians communicate, now carry certain ethical responsibilities.

Researchers examined the association between BMI trajectory and outcomes in renal cell carcinoma using data from the Oncology Research Information Exchange Network.

Prospective studies are needed to determine if preoperative body composition predicts survival,” study researchers noted.

A trial evaluated whether rituximab can attain remission in adults with frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome (FRNS) or steroid dependent nephrotic syndrome (SDNS).

(HealthDay News) — A quality improvement (QI) collaborative can reduce rates of missed radiotherapy appointments, according to a study published online Nov. 11 in the Journal of the American College ...

Increase in Medicare revenue for practices adopting RPM mainly due to direct billing for RPM and more outpatient visits.