Deaths Halt Trial Of Hemodialysis For Acute Kidney Injury

A French ICU trial stopped early after higher 90-day mortality among patients initially assigned intermittent hemodialysis than continuous therapy.

Rampant Inflammation In Heart Failure: Can Anything Be Done About It?

A POSEIDON analysis found hsCRP levels at or above 2 mg/L in about half of U.S. heart failure participants, while targeted treatments remain uncertain.

Scientists Uncover A Hidden Map Of The Brain With 539 Distinct Regions

EPFL researchers mapped 539 lipid-defined zones in mouse brains, revealing chemical patterns missed by anatomy and gene-based maps.

Antioxidant May Influence Brain Changes In Multiple Sclerosis, Study Suggests

A 36-person trial linked N-acetylcysteine to brain imaging changes and self-reported symptom improvements in people with mild to moderate MS.

AI Has A Darker Side In Healthcare, Expert Says

At a journalism summit, researchers warned that workplace AI could erode healthcare skills, autonomy and patient relationships, even without job losses.

Texas Health Agency Proposes Eliminating Children’s Autism Program

Texas health officials propose eliminating the Children’s Autism Program in the 2028-29 budget, putting subsidized therapy access at risk.

Are Concerns Over Avacopan Efficacy Overblown?

An Italian registry study found remission and steroid reductions among patients taking avacopan, but its small size cannot resolve efficacy or safety concerns.

Risks After Cataract, Glaucoma Surgery Tied To Higher Hemoglobin A1c Levels

Two AAO meeting studies linked higher preoperative A1c with more macular edema after cataract surgery and greater infection risk after glaucoma shunt surgery.

‘The Public Should Not Be Subject To These Quack Medicines’: What We Heard This Week

MedPage Today’s Oct. 11 roundup collects comments on unapproved herpes products, measles, nursing candidates and other health developments.

Elderly Adults With Masked High Blood Pressure Linked To Higher Risk Of Falls

A preliminary study of adults older than 78 found masked high blood pressure was associated with a 70% higher fall rate than sustained high blood pressure.