Abnormal lymphocyte percentage three days after a burn injury is associated with adverse outcomes, including increased risk of infection.
New research reveals the expression of antimicrobial peptides — long associated only with infections — in children with obstructive uropathy, creating the potential for a wide range of clinical applications.
The first use of whole exome sequencing for monogenic causes of kidney stone disease reveals the diagnostic tool is ripe for clinical application.
Now that physicians have the “how” of blood transfusions mastered, they are starting to explore the “what” — and they’re learning that the effects of sharing human blood may be even more far-reaching and complex than previously imagined.
Insulin regulates an antimicrobial peptide that is suppressed in patients with diabetes.
