Tag: Kidney Problems: Misc.
Multi-Layered Microfluidic Device Developed as Model Kidney
Device has porous growth substrate, physiological fluid flow, passive filtration of glomerulus
Review Links Albuminuria to Cognitive Impairment, Dementia
Worse global cognitive performance and accelerated cognitive decline for subjects with albuminuria
Renal Transplant Recipients Often Admitted With Acute MI
Acute STEMI accounted for 29.3% of RTR admissions; no recent change in STEMI in-hospital mortality
Valsartan Cuts Microalbuminuria in Impaired Glucose Tolerance
No difference in ESRD or doubling of serum creatinine with valsartan versus placebo
Patient Satisfaction High With Nurse-Led Chronic Kidney Dz Care
Suggested improvements relate to car-parking, more practical support, accessible locations
Significant Differences for Methods of Measuring Albumin
Biases for plasma samples generally higher than for serum samples for all measurement methods
Skin Sodium Content Linked to Left Ventricular Mass in CKD
Skin sodium content more closely linked to left ventricular mass than total body overhydration
January 2017 Briefing – Nephrology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for January 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Nephrologists Often Don’t Treat Depression in Dialysis Patients
Also, many dialysis patients do not wish to receive aggressive treatment for their depression
Nadir Platelet Counts Tied to AKI in Pediatric Open-Heart Surgery
Magnitude of nadir platelet counts tied to severity of AKI in children undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass
