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From a meta-analysis of 154 included studies with 6,685,979 participants, published in June of 2023. "We found no evidence that higher BMI was associated with a higher mortality risk. Rather, higher BMI was associated with lower mortality in several clinical populations. These findings suggest that the role of inflammation and fasting insulin in mediating adverse outcomes that are typically attributed to obesity should be further considered, whereas the merits of public health interventions to treat obesity and/or promote weight loss should be critically re-examined." Takeway? Your 👏 Body 👏 Is👏 Not👏 A👏 Disease https://bit.ly/3QLpuAq

Interesting topics being discussed on how kidney stones have become more prevalent in women due to metabolic factors and the risks of trauma when going through surgery. #kidneystones #urology

❤️ Life-saving research has been released! Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of both men and women, but new studies suggest there are actionable steps to prevent this. ❤️ The Framingham Risk Score (FRS) is a valuable tool used to assess cardiovascular disease risk, incorporating factors like age, gender, cholesterol levels, smoking status, and blood pressure. ❤️ While the FRS does account for gender, it falls short in recognizing the significant anatomical and physiological differences between sexes. For example, the female heart has smaller and thinner walls and average systolic blood pressure differs between men and women. ❤️ Revising and upgrading the FRS system is key to reducing preventable female deaths from cardiovascular disease. Great article Ginger Vieira and Medical News Today! #HeartHealth #CardiovascularDisease #Prevention #WomensHealth #HealthResearch #FRS #RiskAssessment #GenderHealth #FemaleHealthEquity #GenderHealthEquity 

Ensuring effective management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) involves vigilant monitoring of albuminuria levels. - For individuals with CKD, a doubling of the albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) on a subsequent test exceeds laboratory variability and merits evaluation. Small fluctuations in albuminuria levels may not always signify disease progression. It is crucial for healthcare providers to appreciate the factors influencing albuminuria changes. - Regular monitoring using ACR or PCR is essential for higher-risk CKD patients, as changes in urine ACR are linked to kidney failure risk. - A doubling of ACR within a 2-year duration significantly increases the risk of progression to kidney failure. However, individual changes in albuminuria can vary substantially, making replication upon repeat testing crucial for evaluation. - In pediatric populations, increases in albuminuria signify increased disease progression risk. Additionally, in older adults, interpreting urine ACR should consider age-related changes in muscle mass. By recognizing the nuances of albuminuria monitoring, healthcare providers can proactively address CKD progression and tailor treatment strategies for improved patient outcomes. Link to the 2024 KDIGO Guidelines: https://lnkd.in/gDVT83EE #KDIGO2024 #ClinicalPracticeGuideline #ESRD #CKD #ESKD #Kidneydisease #RenalFailure #RenalReplacment #dialysis #hemodialysis #ChronicKidneyDisease #AlbuminuriaMonitoring #CKDManagement #Nephrology #Healthcare #PatientCare #MedicalInsights #DiseaseProgression #HealthcareGuidelines #MedicalMonitoring

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