Chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains underdiagnosed and undertreated in people with diabetes, despite the availability of effective testing and therapies. The National Kidney Foundation and Sanford Health...
A recent study found about 15% of patients with chronic prosthetic joint infection presented with bacteremia, most often among those with diabetes or higher ASA classification. However, blood culture status...
Perioperative GLP-1 receptor agonist use was associated with lower infection, readmission, and revision rates—and better mobility metrics—after spinal fusion in diabetic patients, with similar benefits in...
Complications after cervical epidural steroid injections were rare but increased over time, with neurologic events most frequent and higher risk linked to the transforaminal approach and key patient...
Agitation is one of the most challenging symptoms of Alzheimer disease—for both clinicians and caregivers. This FAQ answers the most common questions about recognizing, managing, and treating agitation,...
New analysis reveals increasing risks of infection and complications after elective total hip arthroplasty in patients with elevated BMI, identifying key inflection points to inform surgical risk counseling...
The FDA is seeking a cap on nicotine levels in cigarettes and certain tobacco products at minimally or nonaddictive levels. This initiative, if finalized, would be what the FDA calls a “significant step”...
