Tag: Kidney Problems: Misc.
Tx Choice for T2DM in Obese Teens Tied to Later Kidney Disease Risk
Odds of diabetic kidney disease higher in obese teens receiving medical therapy versus bariatric surgery for T2DM
ASN: Most Nephrology Fellows Would Recommend Specialty
Median base starting salary $190,000 before incentives, although median starting salary lower for women
October 2019 Briefing – Nephrology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for October 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
Factors Tied to Pregnancy Rates in Women on Dialysis Explored
Likelihood of pregnancy influenced by race/ethnicity, cause of ESKD, and hemodialysis modality
Cardiac Biomarkers May ID High CV Risk in Patients With CKD
In population-based sample, CKD linked to increased risk for MI, composite cardiovascular outcome
Fewer Women Than Men Receive Kidney Replacement Therapy
Findings consistent across decades for nine European countries
Use of Deceased Donor Kidneys Varies by Center
Variation in donor utilization index based on Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network region
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
