Tag: Kidney Problems: Misc.
Urinary Albumin-Creatinine Ratio Better Measures Risk for Kidney Failure
UACR more strongly associated with kidney failure than urinary protein-creatinine ratio
Radiofrequency Renal Denervation Lowers BP in CKD Stage 3a, b
Reductions seen in office systolic blood pressure for those in no-CKD, stage 3a CKD, and stage 3b CKD groups
Man Lives 271 Days With Pig Kidney, Setting Medical Record
The case is helping scientists dive deeper into the future of xenotransplantation
Most U.S. Adults Unaware of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome
Many lack awareness of CKM syndrome despite the fact that nearly nine in 10 have a risk factor for it
Phthalate Exposure Linked to Cardiovascular Disease in People With Chronic Kidney Disease
Several genes identified with potentially mediating effects on phthalate-induced disease
Prevalence of CKD Elevated for Patients With Chronic Hepatitis B
Higher prevalence was seen for antiviral-treated patients compared with untreated counterparts
Heat May Modify Impact of Toxic Metal(loid)s on Kidney Health
Chronic heat exposure exacerbates the effects of arsenic and cadmium; no significant interactions seen for acute heat stress
Guidance Issued on Impact, Management of Potassium, Phosphorus in CKD
Potassium additives may be beneficial for patients at low risk for hyperkalemia, while phosphorus additives offer no health benefits
Guidance Issued for Creation of pAVFs for Hemodialysis Access
Vessel mapping is essential for successful pAVF creation; interventional radiologists should participate in mapping, authors say
Machine, Deep Learning Models Improve Prediction of CKD Progression
Integrated data models outperform single data source models, with highest AUROC for long short-term memory
