Phthalate Exposure Linked to Cardiovascular Disease in People With Chronic Kidney Disease
Several genes identified with potentially mediating effects on phthalate-induced disease
Prevalence of CKD Elevated for Patients With Chronic Hepatitis B
Higher prevalence was seen for antiviral-treated patients compared with untreated counterparts
Rates of Physician Attrition From Clinical Practice Have Risen Since 2013
Rates of attrition up for male and female physicians, in rural and urban settings, across specialties, across geographic regions
Global Burden of Renal Cancer Expected to Double by 2050
Incidence and mortality both expected to increase
Second COVID Infection in Children Doubles Risk for Long COVID
Heightened risk seen for many conditions, including myocarditis, blood clots, kidney damage, abnormal heart rhythms, headache, and fatigue
Shift Work Positively Associated With Kidney Stone Events
Potential mediators include smoking, sleep duration, sedentary time, body mass index, and fluid intake
Heat May Modify Impact of Toxic Metal(loid)s on Kidney Health
Chronic heat exposure exacerbates the effects of arsenic and cadmium; no significant interactions seen for acute heat stress
Guidance Issued on Impact, Management of Potassium, Phosphorus in CKD
Potassium additives may be beneficial for patients at low risk for hyperkalemia, while phosphorus additives offer no health benefits
Organ Donation Agency Could Be First Ever Shut Down by U.S. Government
Miami’s Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency is being shut down over safety issues
Guidance Issued for Creation of pAVFs for Hemodialysis Access
Vessel mapping is essential for successful pAVF creation; interventional radiologists should participate in mapping, authors say
