New Equation Estimates GFR Across Age Spectrum

TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2020 — The new European Kidney Function Consortium (EKFC) equation shows improved accuracy and precision for estimating glomerular filtration rate (GFR) from serum creatinine (SCr) levels compared with commonly used equations, according to a study published online Nov. 10 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Hans Pottel, Ph.D., from KU Leuven Campus Kulak Kortrijk in Belgium, and […]

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Australia races to contain Adelaide virus outbreak

A sudden coronavirus cluster emerged in the Australian city of Adelaide on Monday after seven months without a significant outbreak there, with the virus again escaping from the country’s hotel quarantine system. South Australia state reported four cases had been detected in the city on Sunday, before the cluster grew sharply overnight to 17 people Monday—the largest there since April. […]

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More COVID-19 myths to debunk

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, a surge of infections is happening across the U.S. Midwest, including many communities served by Mayo Clinic Health System in Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota. Some of those locations have activated hospital emergency surge plans to manage the number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 infections. With news about upward pandemic trends, it’s important to have accurate […]

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People who eat chili pepper may live longer?

Individuals who consume chili pepper may live longer and may have a significantly reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease or cancer, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2020. Previous studies have found eating chili pepper has an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer and blood-glucose regulating effect due to capsaicin, which gives chili pepper […]

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