Stalled progress and emerging disparities in acute myocardial infarction mortality among U.S. older adults (> 65 Years) with renal failure, 1999-2023.

Background: Older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) experience disproportionately high mortality after acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Contemporary national trends-and their variation across demographic and geographic strata remain poorly defined.

Methods: Using the CDC WONDER Multiple Cause-of-Death files, we identified U.

Safety and efficacy of sertraline in depression among adults undergoing dialysis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Depression is prevalent among patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing dialysis, with significant implications for their quality of life and treatment compliance. Traditional treatments for depression, including various therapies and pharmacological interventions, have limitations due to their adverse effects. Sertraline, a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI), offers a promising alternative, but its efficacy and safety in this population require thorough evaluation.