Eliminating Race from Kidney Function Assessments
The National Kidney Foundation and the American Society for Nephrology call for removing race as a factor in kidney function estimates.
Survey: 1/4 of Sexually Active Singles Not Worried About Contracting HIV
To gauge the American public’s fear of HIV in 2021, we asked 1,250 single Americans ages 18 and older about their level of concern about contracting HIV.
More Than One-third of Americans Do Not Trust COVID-19 Testing
According to a recent survey, more than one-third of Americans do not trust the accuracy of COVID-19 testing.
Survey: Over 42% of People Have Tried Treating Themselves for STDs During COVID-19 Pandemic
We surveyed 1,000 people who regularly get tested for STDs to see how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their testing and behavior.
Many People with High Blood Pressure, Diabetes Missing Key Urine Test
Two recent studies find that a significant number of people at risk for kidney disease are not getting screened for urine albumin.
Task Force Lowers Starting Age for Diabetes Screening to 35
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force newly recommends that diabetes screening start at age 35 for adults with excess weight or obesity.
U.S. Funds to Boost Supply of Rapid At-Home COVID-19 Tests
A billion-dollar investment from the U.S. government is expected to significantly boost production and availability of at-home COVID-19 tests.
Gestational Diabetes on the Rise in the U.S.
A large study reviewing data from the last 8 years reveals that rates of gestational diabetes have increased significantly.
Study: Gargle Samples Valid Option for COVID-19 Testing
A new study finds that samples obtained by patients gargling salt water are an acceptable alternative to NP swabs for COVID-19 PCR testing.