Background Early accurate detection of acute kidney injury (AKI) occurring after cardiac
surgery may improve morbidity and mortality. Although several novel biomarkers have been …

Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health problem with an increasing
incidence worldwide. Data on the cost-effectiveness of CKD screening in the general …

Background Frailty is a condition characterized by a decline in physical function and functional
capacity. Common symptoms of frailty, such as weakness and exhaustion, are prevalent …

Delirium is an acute syndrome that involves fluctuating changes in attention and cognition.
Although delirium is the most common neurologic complication after cardiac operation, data …

Objectives To validate the use of an inertial measurement unit (IMU) for the collection of total
jump count and assess the validity of an IMU for the measurement of jump height against 3-…

Spikes in training and competition workloads, especially in undertrained athletes, increase
injury risk. 1 However, just as attributing athletic injuries to single risk factors is an …

Background: The efficacy of erythropoietin-stimulating agents (ESAs) for improving health-related
quality of life (HRQOL) in anemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is unclear. Purpose: …

The current technological age has created exponential growth in the availability of technology
and data in every industry, including sport. It is tempting to get caught up in the excitement …

Background Reactivation of latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection is an important
health concern for patients on hemodialysis because of their immunosuppressed state and in …

A retrospective study of 45 patients hospitalized with blastomycosis of bones or joints revealed
41 cases of osteomyelitis and 12 cases of septic arthritis. The majority were men (35 [78%…