Doctors

HIF-PHIs May Offer Benefit over ESAs for Anemia With Dialysis-Dependent CKD

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Jyoti Tyagi, MPH Credit: Linkedin Hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors (HIF-PHIs) seem to be a feasible alternative to erythropoietin-stimulating agents (ESA) for treating anemia in people with dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (DD-CKD), according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis.1 Specifically, daprodustat exhibited a substantial net benefit over ESAs in reducing the need for intravenous … Read more

Renowned Traumatologist and Former Mieres Mayor Enrique Portilla Fernández-Villaverde Passes Away at 94

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Remembering Enrique Portilla Fernández-Villaverde: A Legacy of Medicine and Service Enrique Portilla Fernández-Villaverde, a distinguished physician from Mieres in Asturias, has left an indelible mark on his community… The post Renowned Traumatologist and Former Mieres Mayor Enrique Portilla Fernández-Villaverde Passes Away at 94 appeared first on NewsyList. Source link

HCPLive 5 Stories in Under 5: Week of 03/16

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Please enable Javascript Welcome to HCPLive’s 5 Stories in Under 5—your quick, must-know recap of the top 5 healthcare stories from the past week, all in under 5 minutes. Stay informed, stay ahead, and let’s dive into the latest updates impacting clinicians and healthcare providers like you! Interested in a more traditional, text rundown? Check … Read more

Top News for Healthcare Providers from the Week of 03/16

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Welcome to The HCPFive, your go-to roundup for the latest healthcare news and breakthroughs, curated specifically for busy healthcare professionals. Each week, we highlight 5 key developments or headlines from healthcare that you need to know—whether it’s a cutting-edge treatment, regulatory updates, or innovations shaping the future of medicine. This week’s top stories focused on … Read more

Cannabis Sativa Terpenes Show Promise in Improving Post-Operative, Fibromyalgia Pain

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John Streicher, PhD Credit: Linkedin New research found that select terpenes from cannabis sativa, namely geraniol, linalool, β-caryophyllene, and α-humulene, may relieve post-operative and fibromyalgia pain.1 The research also elucidated the mechanism of action of the terpenes via the A2aR, which investigators state furthers knowledge of its importance in pain processing and as a target … Read more

Mum begs doctors to amputate as UTI turns out to be something far more sinister

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WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: Mum Teresa Jones, 59, was diagnosed with Pyoderma Gangrenosum – a rare skin condition that causes large, painful ulcers to appear on the chest or legs 07:45, 19 Mar 2025Updated 07:45, 19 Mar 2025 Teresa said bits of her leg were falling off(Image: Jam Press) A mum begged doctors to amputate her … Read more

Medical Chamber Challenges Healthcare Law, Files Motion with Prosecutor

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Title/Heading Summary/Key Point Additional Details SLK Challenges Law on Healthcare Availability The​ Slovak Medical Chamber (SLK) ​disagrees with ‍the law ⁢ensuring ‍institutional… The post Medical Chamber Challenges Healthcare Law, Files Motion with Prosecutor appeared first on Archyworldys. Source link

CKD Linked to Worse In-Hospital Outcomes After Radical Prostatectomy

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Fabian Falkenbach, MD Credit: Fabian Falkenbach on LinkedIn Chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be linked to worse in-hospital outcomes in patients with prostate cancer undergoing radical prostatectomy (RP), according to findings from a recent study.1 Leveraging data from the 2005–2019 National Inpatient Sample (NIS), the study found patients with prostate cancer and CKD experienced greater … Read more

Doctors Are Changing Their Advice About Blood Sugar and Aging

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As we age, is it more important to keep one’s blood sugar levels from getting too high or too low? In a perfect world, the answer would be “both” — but a growing number of doctors are now leaning towards a higher tolerance for higher blood sugar as we grow older. As the Mayo Clinic … Read more