A recent study involving 20,440 older adults with kidney failure found that initiating dialysis at an eGFR below 12 mL/min/1.73 m2 resulted in a mean survival of 770 days over a 3-year period, compared to 761 days for those continuing medical management

The study found that psychosocial factors had the most significant impact on postmenopausal women’s quality of life, with 26.6% of participants reporting accomplishing less than usual.

The choice of medical specialty may have far-reaching implications beyond career satisfaction, potentially influencing a physician’s lifespan.

The emergence of a new, potentially more virulent mpox strain (clade 1b) in Africa has prompted renewed international concern and action.

A 24-year prospective study involving 362 inpatients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) has found that while the prevalence of symptomatic disorders declines over time, the absence of substance use disorders is the strongest predictor of BPD recovery.

CGRP inhibitors have shown promise in reducing migraine days and improving quality of life, but their wide-ranging effects throughout the body warrant careful consideration and long-term monitoring.