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

(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.

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

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

“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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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

(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 ...

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

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