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In a recent study assessing chronic insomnia treatments in hemodialysis patients, no significant difference was observed between CBT-I, trazodone, and placebo in improving Insomnia Severity Index scores. This highlights a critical need for alternative therapeutic approaches in this unique patient population.

Recent studies reveal that adding ezetimibe to lower-intensity statin therapy is as effective as high-intensity statin therapy alone in preventing major cardiovascular events, offering a new approach to lipid management in patients intolerant to high-intensity statins.

In the delicate dance of AI and healthcare, a sobering revelation surfaces—predictive models, designed to enhance accuracy in ICU predictions, may inadvertently compromise their own efficacy.

A recent case of a 38-year-old man with end-stage renal disease highlighted the rare but significant complication of quadriceps tendon rupture, often associated with chronic kidney disease and secondary hyperparathyroidism.

A recent study from Fox Chase Cancer Center has revealed that as many as 23% of cystic renal masses may carry high-grade, or aggressive, disease. This finding challenges the prevailing assumption of their low-risk nature and underscores the need for more discerning diagnostic and treatment strategies.

The approval of empagliflozin opens up a new avenue in CKD treatment. With its proven efficacy in reducing the risk of disease progression by 28%, it offers a promising alternative for healthcare professionals dealing with this prevalent condition.