A new clinical trial found that supplementing potassium only when levels fall below 3.6 mEq/L, rather than maintaining levels above 4.5 mEq/L, was just as effective in preventing atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery, while also reducing costs.
A recent study compared the incidence and disease pattern of acute kidney injury and acute kidney disease in critically ill patients with COVID-19 and influenza A.
An analysis reveals a significant rise in type 2 diabetes prevalence in the U.S. from 2012 to 2022, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions in high-risk groups and regions.
The U.S. government has negotiated lower prices for prescription drugs, but they are still considerably higher compared to other high-income countries. Will these negotiations eventually lead to more balanced drug pricing?
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A recent study links higher methyl mercury levels to increased risk of latent tuberculosis infection. MeHg may have public health implications for TB infection risk. (Source: BMC Pulmonary Medicine)