Tag: Kidney Problems: Misc.
May 2015 Briefing – Nephrology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for May 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Remote Ischemic Preconditioning Cuts Kidney Injury Risk
Findings among patients at high risk of acute kidney injury, undergoing cardiac surgery
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Dz Pain Often Refractory
Review examines etiology of disease and suggests stepwise approach for pain management
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
