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Proton pump inhibitors appear to be linked with increased risk of chronic kidney disease

ASN: PPIs Linked to Higher Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease

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But studies weren't designed to prove proton pump inhibitors are responsible for the increase
A web-based cognitive behavioral therapy program is effective for preventing suicidal ideation among medical interns

Web-Based CBT Program Cuts Suicidal Ideation in Interns

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Web-based cognitive behavioral therapy program reduces likelihood of endorsing suicidal ideation
For patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD)

ASN: Telenephrology Improves Visit Compliance in CKD

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Greater frequency of attending appointments; no difference in the incidence of composite outcomes
The projected long-term risk of end-stage renal disease among living kidney donors can be estimated using multiple characteristics

ASN: ESRD Risk Can Be Estimated in Living Kidney Donors

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Multiple demographic and health characteristics can estimate projected long-term risk
Expanding protocols for rooming and discharge can allow physicians to free up an hour or more of time per day

Expanding Rooming, Discharge Office Protocols Can Save Time

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Delegating rooming, discharge tasks to clinical support staff can save physicians ≥1 hour/day

American Society of Nephrology, Nov. 3-8

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Kidney Week 2015 The annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology was held from Nov. 3 to 8 in San Diego and...
Cooking meats at high temperatures

Barbecued, Pan-Fried Meat May Raise Renal Cell Carcinoma Risk

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High-heat cooking methods implicated in new study
Type 1 and type 2 papillary renal-cell carcinomas are characterized by specific genetic alterations

Specific Genetic Alterations in Papillary Renal-Cell Carcinomas

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Specific alterations seen in type 1 and type 2 carcinomas; type 2 consists of at least three subtypes
Levels of the protein suPAR (soluble urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor) can predict risk of developing chronic kidney disease up to five years before it begins causing damage

ASN: suPAR Levels Prognostic for Chronic Kidney Disease

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Researchers say blood test can predict risk up to five years before damage begins
The American College of Physicians has joined other organizations in an amicus curiae brief to the Supreme Court

ACP Joins Amicus Curiae Brief to Supreme Court

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Brief urges Supreme Court to uphold considerations of race, ethnicity in med school application process