Tag: Kidney Problems: Misc.
Proteinuria Level Predicts Renal Outcome in Lupus Nephritis
Urinary red blood cells undermine a composite prediction of renal outcome
April 2015 Briefing – Nephrology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for April 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Arteriovenous Fistula Use
Lower odds of initiating hemodialysis with AVF for black, Hispanic versus white patients
Hydration During PCI Cuts Risk of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy
CIN significantly associated with mortality and need for dialysis; hydration is predictor of CIN
Higher Risk of Cardiac Arrest in Dialysis May Be Genetic
But more detailed genetic studies needed in the dialysis population
HIV+ Patients Fare Better in Kidney Transplant Than Hep C+
Refuting common wisdom, research shows that these patients fared better than those with hepatitis C
Case Study: Iced Tea Habit Likely Led to Man’s Kidney Failure
Patient drank 16 glasses a day, which probably contributed to health issues, researchers suggest
March 2015 Briefing – Nephrology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for March 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
NKF: Synthetic Marijuana Tied to Kidney Damage
Observational studies strongly support that there is a correlation between the two
Older Patients Can Benefit From Older Donor Kidneys
Many of these organs would otherwise get discarded, researcher says
