Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Dietary potassium restriction is important for managing hyperkalemia, or high blood potassium levels, in individuals on maintenance hemodialysis, but it imposes […]
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Fight Continues Against Trump Administration Changes to 340B Drug Discount Program
The federal government’s 340B program, which provides deeply discounted drugs to hospitals that serve low-income patients, continues to be a source of controversy for hospitals […]
Multiple Sclerosis Diagnostic Delays Linked to Specialist, MRI Access
Disparities in geographic access to neurologists, specialists, and MRI facilities contributed significantly to diagnostic delays in multiple sclerosis (MS), a retrospective study showed. In a […]
Heat Waves Killed an Estimated 50,000 in European Cities, a Likely Record
This summer’s heat was the continent’s deadliest by far this century, according to new peer-reviewed estimates.
ADHD Drugs May Alleviate Menopausal Brain Fog
Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications may improve subjective experiences with menopausal brain fog, but more research is needed, a scoping review suggested. Data from three […]
How to Get a Second Opinion Without a Referral
Some health plans, like health maintenance organization (HMO) and point of service (POS) plans, often still require referrals to see specialists. Preferred provider organizations (PPOs) […]
Clinical support tool helps primary care health professionals detect and treat chronic kidney disease
Investigators have developed and validated a clinical decision support tool to improve the diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) at the point of […]
The Everyday Activities Linked To A Lower Risk Of Cognitive Decline
The activities you do with others may help keep your mind sharp over time
Surprising new pattern of groundwater loss may signal a turning point for the Colorado River Basin
Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Western states that were thought to be resistant to prolonged […]
Japan’s MMX mission is on the way to steal a piece of Mars’ largest moon: Why scientists expect a ‘transformative leap’ in science
Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter On Monday (Oct. 19), Japan’s space agency launched a first-of-its-kind […]