Increasing levels of N-terminal-pro-B-type-natriuretic-peptide (NT-pro-BNP) are associated with worse cardiovascular outcomes in diabetic dialysis patients, according to a report by German investigators. Reuters Health Information
A study shows that the risk for the metabolic syndrome increases up to 14 years since menopause and that postmenopausal status has different effects during different periods since menopause. Medscape Medical News
Diabetes and chronic kidney disease often affect patients in tandem, creating complex treatment questions. Evaluation, diagnosis, and management of these complexities are presented in this guide. The National Kidney Foundation
Polymorphisms in the estrogen receptor beta gene appear to influence the risk of open-angle glaucoma (OAG) in men, but not in women, according to a report in the January issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information
