Recommendations include greater emphasis on cystatin C for assessment of GFR, individualized risk-based approach for predicting CKD

Improved Fibrosis-4 group transitions seen over time for patients with chronic liver disease using statins

Positive predictive value was higher with MELD Graph compared with existing baseline algorithm

By Beth Gilbert HealthDay ReporterThe annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology was held from March 7 to 11 in Orlando, Florida, and attracted clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals, and others interested in dermatology. The conference highlighted recent advances in the diagnosis and management of dermatological conditions.During one presentation, Joshua Cook, …

By Beth Gilbert HealthDay ReporterThe annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons was held from March 10 to 14 in San Diego, drawing approximately 2,000 participants from around the world. The conference highlighted recent advances in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions, with presentations focusing on joint fractures, osteoarthritis, …

A total of 321 cases have been reported in the outbreak, which began earlier this year in Gaines County, Texas

By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, March 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A patient has died while receiving Elevidys, a gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, marking the first known death linked to the treatment.The company behind the drug, Sarepta Therapeutics, said that the patient suffered acute liver injury, a known …

Increases seen for each maternal age, race, and Hispanic origin group and gestational age and birth-weight category

Findings seen for infants exposed to gestational diabetes

Authors say lifestyle interventions should target individuals between ages 48 and 70 years