Tag: Kidney Problems: Misc.
PSA Screening May Be Harmful for Patients With ESRD
Screening not linked to improved patient survival after transplant; may delay time to listing, transplant
![For patients on hemodialysis with serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25[OH]D) <30 ng/mL](http://www.ehealth-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dialysis.jpeg "Ergocalciferol Supplementation Ups 25(OH)D in Hemodialysis")
Ergocalciferol Supplementation Ups 25(OH)D in Hemodialysis
Six-months of supplementation has no impact on epoetin utilization in HD patients with low 25(OH)D
Cocoa Flavanol Supplements Beneficial in Hemodialysis
Ingestion alleviates acute and chronic hemodialysis-induced vascular dysfunction
Plant-Based Diets Linked to Lower Mortality in CKD
Higher proportion of protein from plant sources is linked to lower mortality in chronic kidney disease
Central Venous Pressure-Guided Hydration Beneficial in CKD, CHF
Reduced risk of contrast-induced nephropathy with no increase in acute heart failure
Addition of Immunosuppression No Benefit in IgA Nephropathy
No improvement in outcomes, more adverse effects for intensive supportive care + immunosuppression
November 2015 Briefing – Nephrology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for November 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Urinary Potassium Excretion Tied to Renal, Cardio Risk in T2DM
Higher urinary potassium excretion, not sodium excretion, tied to lower risk of primary end point
Impaired Kidney Function May Raise Cancer Risk
Dialysis, organ transplant may increase odds for certain types of cancer
Case of Bobby Pin Piercing Kidney Reported in 4-Year-Old
Two rusted sharp ends of pin were removed from patient, without subsequent complications
