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Factors Influencing Self-Care Behavior in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease

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Age, education, and health literacy emerged as key drivers of self-care behavior in individuals with chronic kidney disease. The study published in the April 2025 issue of BMC Nephrology abour Chronic kidney disease (CKD) which poses significant health risks, including cardiovascular complications and reduced QoL.

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Pain Management Trajectories in Parkinson’s Disease

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This difference began 3 years before PD diagnosis with an IRR of 1.33 (1.16–1.53) Mild opioids, including tramadol and codeine, were most frequently initiated, with the largest gap seen 6 months before diagnosis. In contrast, stronger opioids showed increased use only after diagnosis. compared to 31.2% in those without PD.

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New Classification System Accurate for Nasal Deformities in Cleft Lip and Palate

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TUESDAY, June 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new classification system seems to be highly accurate for evaluating nasal deformities in infants with cleft lip and palate (CLP), according to a study published online May 27 in The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. Martha Mejia, D.D.S., All rights reserved.

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Electronic Nudge Letters Do Not Improve Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy in CKD

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TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Neither delivery of electronic nudge letters nor letters to general practice increase uptake of guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online June 7 in Circulation. Kristoffer Grundtvig Skaarup, M.D.,

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Prognostic Value of Non-JAK2 Mutations in Polycythemia Vera

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The research study published in the May 2025 issue of American Journal of Hematology examined the prevalence and prognostic impact of non-JAK2 mutations in individuals with polycythemia vera (PV). They performed an NGS on 319 individuals diagnosed with PV.

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Tuberculosis Patterns Vary by Migrant Origin and Arrival Timing

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The following is a summary of “Differences found in patient characteristics of migrant tuberculosis sub-populations within low TB incidence European countries, 2014–2020,” published in the June 2025 issue of BMC Infectious Diseases by Jackson et al. vs 1.8).

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Molecular Analysis Improves FH Prognosis & Risk Stratification

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These individuals have total cholesterol counts exceeding 240 mg/dL, which increases their risk of heart disease. The researchers published their findings before the National Lipid Association’s 2025 meeting, though not as part of it. The NLA 2025 meeting included several sessions on hyperlipidemia, including one that focused on FH.