TOP MEDICAL NEWS 11/07/2023

Overview

Acute kidney injury does not worsen kidney function in CKD patients

A study of hospitalized persons with chronic kidney disease (CKD) fournd that acute kidney injury (AKI) did not predict worsening of kidney function trajectory once difference in pre-hospitalization characteristically were fully accounted for. Instead, the authors suggest that much of determinants of faster kidney disease decline observed after AKI may already be present before AKI.

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Acute kidney injury does not worsen kidney function in CKD patients

SCUBA divers with PFO at higher risk for decompression illness

A study of a cohort of SCUBA divers has found that the presence of high-risk patent foramen ovale (PFO), or a hole in the heart, was associated with an increased risk of decompression illness (DCI), also commonly known as the bends. The authors recommend that divers with high-risk PFO should consider either refraining from diving or adhering to a conservative diving protocol.

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SCUBA divers with PFO at higher risk for decompression illness

In person mindfulness courses help improve mental health for at least six months, study shows

Adults who voluntarily take part in mindfulness courses are less likely to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression for at least six months after completing the programmes, compared to adults who do not take part, a new analysis pooling data from 13 studies has confirmed. University of Cambridge researchers looked at participants of group-based and teacher-led mindfulness courses, conducted in person and offered in community settings.

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In person mindfulness courses help improve mental health for at least six months, study shows