Tag: Kidney Problems: Misc.
February 2018 Briefing – Nephrology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for February 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Conventional Hemodialysis Induces Drop in Cerebral Blood Flow
Global CBF declined significantly by 10 percent from before the start to the end of hemodialysis
Balanced Crystalloids Cut Kidney Events in Critically Ill
For noncritically ill patients, no difference in number of hospital-free days for crystalloids versus saline
Growth Rates of Small Renal Masses Highly Variable Early On
Not reliable predictor of adverse outcomes in those under active surveillance; less variability over time
Cognition Deficits Seen in Children With Chronic Kidney Disease
Children with less severe CKD and kidney transplant had higher full-scale IQ than those on dialysis
Anticoagulants in Seniors With A-Fib, CKD Ups Stroke, ICH Risk
Anticoagulants linked to increased risk of ischemic stroke and hemorrhage, but lower all-cause mortality
ICD Placement Doesn’t Improve Survival in Patients With CKD
Increased risk seen for subsequent hospitalization for heart failure and any-cause hospitalization
January 2018 Briefing – Nephrology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for January 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
New Method Assesses Dialysis Facilities’ Transplant Referrals
Standardized transplantation referral ratio shows most variation is due to within-facility characteristics
Emotions Faced by Living Kidney Donors Can Impact Daily Life
Support, clear communication from health care team essential for improving donor comfort level
