February 2016 Briefing – Nephrology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for February 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Uric Acid Levels Low in Teens With Type 1 Diabetes
Unlike in adults, there is no association between uric acid, cardiorenal parameters
Suggestions for Optimizing Practice Feedback Effectiveness
Practice feedback interventions relate to nature of desired action, feedback display, delivery of feedback
Periodontitis Linked to Higher Mortality in Kidney Disease
Periodontitis may add to systemic inflammation in patients with chronic kidney disease
SCCM: Peri-Op Statins Don’t Cut Risk of AKI in Cardiac Surgery
Study was stopped for futility after 615 participants completed study
Only Half of Kidney Stone Patients Compliant With Tx
Compliant patients have fewer ER visits, hospitalizations, stone disease surgeries
Masked HTN Common in CKD, Linked to Target Organ Damage
Masked HTN common among patients with chronic kidney disease; also linked to low eGFR, proteinuria
Oncocytomas Tend to Grow Slowly Over Time
Growth does not seem to indicate malignancy; active surveillance seems safe
Many Med Schools Appear Unwelcoming Regarding Disability
Only one-third of medical schools have technical standards supporting accommodating disabilities
Albuminuria Predicts Cardiovascular Outcome After PCI
Patients with elevated albumin excretion rate have increased risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes
