Risk Profiles ID’d for Patients With Transplant Glomerulopathy
Five groups of patients with distinct features and outcomes identified using machine learning approach
Extra Weight in Adolescence Tied to Later Risk for Renal Cancer
Among Swedish men, overweight or obesity during adolescence tied to higher risk for renal cell carcinoma
Physician Burnout Rate Increased From 2014 to 2017
Early-career physicians most susceptible to burnout; late-career physicians less vulnerable
CDC: Most Americans Report Excellent, Good Health
Most health measures remained stable from 2017; percent of adults who have been tested for HIV increased
Head of National Cancer Institute Named Acting FDA Commissioner
Current commissioner, Scott Gottlieb, will be stepping down in April
Timing of Medicare Loss Linked to Kidney Transplant Outcomes
Medication possession ratio lower for recipients with early, late Medicare loss versus no coverage loss
Tenapanor Reduces Elevated Serum Phosphate in CKD
Adverse events limited to softened stool, modest increase in bowel movement freqeuncy
Secondhand Smoke Exposure Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease
Prevalence of chronic kidney disease, CKD development increased with exposure to secondhand smoke
Blood Test Offers Early Warning for Kidney Transplant Rejection
Monitoring for certain genes in peripheral blood samples might predict rejection before it occurs
Methanol Toxicity Can Result From Occupational Exposure
Case report describes patient with symptoms that began two weeks after new job at propane company