Tag: Kidney Problems: Misc.
May 2019 Briefing – Nephrology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for May 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
Decline in Nontraumatic Lower-Extremity Amputation Slowing
Decline in NLEA among patients with end-stage renal disease with diabetes stabilized since 2013
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters Often Used in CKD
Despite guidelines, placement of PICCs common in those with advanced chronic kidney disease
Volume Overload Present in Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis
Men and those with diabetes have higher risk of volume overload; overload linked to mortality
Weight Loss Tied to Adverse Outcomes in Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant
Weight loss before transplantation associated with increased hospitalization LOS, graft loss, mortality
Preterm Birth Tied to Elevated Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease
Strongest correlation seen at ages 0 to 9 years; risk still increased at 10 to 19, 20 to 43 years
April 2019 Briefing – Nephrology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for April 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
CKD Risk Lower for Those Following Healthy Plant-Based Diet
Slower eGFR decline seen in association with greater adherence to overall and healthy plant-based diets
Over Half of Seniors Initiating Dialysis Die Within One Year
Higher one-year mortality tied to activity-of-daily-living dependence, age ≥85, at least four comorbidities
Atrasentan Tied to Lower Risk for Kidney Events in T2DM With CKD
Reduced risk seen for primary composite renal end point event; more frequent fluid retention, anemia reported
