Tag: Kidney Problems: Misc.
Likelihood of Transplant Lower at Profit-Driven Dialysis Facilities
More research needed to understand the mechanisms behind difference in transplant access
SGLT2 Inhibitors Protect Against Kidney Disease in T2DM
Reduction seen for risk of dialysis, transplantation, or death due to kidney disease
Aggressive Lowering of HbA1c in T1DM Does Not Reduce Eye, Kidney Disease
Sweden's lower HbA1c target values not linked to further organ protection
eGFR Affects Risk for Opioid-Related Death, Hospitalization
Relative risk for death associated with opioids higher at lower estimated glomerular filtration rate
September 2019 Briefing – Nephrology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for September 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
Preemptive Kidney Transplants Up After KAS Implementation
However, disparities persist, with recipients more likely to be white, female, have private insurance
Healthy Dietary Patterns Linked to Lower Incidence of CKD
Reduction seen in incidence of chronic kidney disease, albuminuria; no significant link found for drop in GFR
Guideline Updated for Prevention, Management of Hep C in CKD
32 key recommendations focus on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, management of hepatitis C virus
Kidney Donation Linked to Increased Hypertension Risk
Mean eGFR increased for Caucasian and African-American kidney donors, plateaued after incident HTN
CV Risk Lower With Metformin in T2DM + Reduced Kidney Function
Risk for major adverse cardiovascular events reduced with metformin compared with a sulfonylurea
