Tag: Kidney Problems: Misc.
November 2016 Briefing – Nephrology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for November 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Renal Outcomes Up With BP <120/70 in T1DM
Blood pressure of <120/70 mm Hg linked to lower risk of chronic kidney disease, macroalbuminuria
Acute Kidney Injury Is Risk Factor for Delirium, Coma
Stage 2 and 3 acute kidney injury linked to increased risk of both delirium, coma in critically ill adults
ASN: Severe Acute Kidney Injury Ups Risk of 28-Day Mortality
Increased use of mechanical ventilation, renal-replacement therapy in children with severe AKI
ASN: Multidisciplinary Care Cost-Effective in CKD
Multidisciplinary care costs $24,613 per quality-adjusted life-year gained compared to usual care
American Society of Nephrology, Nov. 15-20
The Annual Meeting of the American Society of Nephrology, Kidney Week 2016 The annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology was held...
ASN: Acid Suppression Therapy Linked to Kidney Stones, CKD
Two studies show increased risk of kidney stones with PPI, H2 blocker use; CKD with PPI use
ASN: Smoking May Negate Some Benefits of Rx Therapy in CKD
Possibly because cigarette smoking causes oxidative stress
Sodium Bicarbonate Prophylaxis Linked to Lower Mortality
Lower mortality versus sodium chloride in patients undergoing coronary angiography
ASN: Tele-Nephrology Delivers Dialysis at Rural Hospital
Since program implementation in January 2016, 12 patients treated with 20 dialysis treatments
