Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) face a significantly higher risk of potentially fatal gastrointestinal bleeding, according to a retrospective study presented at the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Spring Clinical meeting. Individuals with stage 5 CKD had a 40% higher chance of hospitalization due to gastrointestinal bleeding compared to those without CKD. Furthermore, these
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The world of boxing was forever changed when Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury in a historic match at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This victory marked the end of nearly 25 years without an undisputed heavyweight champion, a title that had not been claimed since Lennox Lewis in 1999. The match between Usyk
In recent years, astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the realm of astronomy – the mysterious odd radio circles (ORCs). These enigmatic phenomena are massive, spanning sizes even larger than entire galaxies. ORCs manifest as expansive rings of radio waves that appear to be expanding outward like a shockwave. Previously, scientists had only observed
The recent announcement by Benny Gantz, a centrist member of Israel’s War Cabinet, to resign from the government if a new plan for the war in Gaza is not adopted within three weeks has sparked controversy. This move would potentially leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu more reliant on his far-right allies, highlighting the internal divide
Lead wires implanted for conduction system pacing have been deemed feasible to remove despite their challenging characteristics. In a multicenter study, it was reported that the leads were successfully removed with manual traction alone in 91% of the 341 patients. The removal success rate was 90% for leads attached to the His bundle and 92%
In the wake of a cryptosporidium outbreak in the Brixham area of Devon, South West Water has taken urgent action to address the contamination issue. With 46 confirmed cases of cryptosporidiosis reported, approximately 16,000 households have been advised to boil their drinking water to prevent further infection. This waterborne disease, caused by a tiny parasite,
Motorola fans have been eagerly anticipating the unveiling of the Motorola Razr and Motorola Razr 50 Ultra, and now leaked press renders have provided a glimpse into what we can expect from these upcoming foldable phones. Tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks) recently shared images of the devices on X (formerly Twitter), revealing some exciting details about
Last year, media giants had to rely heavily on sports to attract advertisers during the Upfronts week due to a Hollywood strike and cost-cutting measures that affected their content and star power. As a result, this year’s presentations continued to lean more towards sports rather than scripted shows. The aftermath of the previous year’s work
The Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes (SELECT) trial, which involved approximately 17,600 overweight or obese adults with pre-existing cardiovascular disease, has provided groundbreaking data on the benefits of semaglutide on heart health. Funded by Novo Nordisk, the trial revealed that weekly injections of semaglutide over a period of three years could reduce the risk of stroke,
The world of professional sports is often filled with scandals and controversies, and the case of David Fletcher and his involvement with a bookmaker is no exception. Formerly a player for the Los Angeles Angels, Fletcher’s career took a dark turn when it was revealed that he had been placing bets with a notorious bookmaker.