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Low Proteinuria Doesn’t Mean Better Lupus Nephritis Outcomes

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Low proteinuria does not indicate better kidney outcomes or treatment response in patients with lupus nephritis; glomerulosclerosis predicts renal function decline, especially in relapsing disease....
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Tiny patches of deforestation drive tropical carbon loss

Often called Earth’s green lungs, tropical forests pull down massive amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, release oxygen and help regulate the global climate. While the threat of larg...
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Femoral Nerve Block Tied to Increased Fall Risk Post-Surgery

In patients who undergo lower limb orthopedic surgery, the use of single-shot femoral nerve block is associated with an increased risk for post-op falls, a meta-analysis shows. Medscape Medical ...
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