CKD

Food Additives May Hinder Phosphorus Control in CKD Patients

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A high proportion of top-selling grocery items contain phosphorus additives, and consumption may be encouraged by their lower cost.

Kidney Disease, Fatigue Linked

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Fatigue in CKD and ESRD patients may be due to reasons other than sleep quality.

Mediterranean Diet Improves Renal Function in Obese Patients

Mediterranean Diet Improves Renal Function in Obese Patients

Low-fat, Mediterranean, and low-carbohydrate diets are similarly effective regardless of diabetes.

Low Bicarbonate in CKD Sufferers Raises Death Risk

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Cross-sectional study finds no increased risk among individuals without CKD.

Diabetic Nephropathy Progression Not Driven by Ethnicity

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In a study, South-Asian and white European diabetics showed similar declines in eGFR over five years.

Medications Found to Relieve CKD-Related Itching

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Patients experience relief with the use of gabapentin and pregabalin.

Point & Counterpoint: Should we screen for CKD?

Drs. Peter McCullough and Howard Fink share their thoughts on whether or not physicians should screen the population for CKD.

Nephron-Sparing Surgery Underused in Some Patients, Data Show

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A new study looking at national treatment trends in the surgical management of patients with kidney disease is raising some concerns.

Urate Lowering May Have Renal Benefits in CKD Patients

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Systemic review suggests allopurinol can significantly improve estimated glomerular filtration rates.

Shock Wave Lithotripsy May Raise Hypertension Risk

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SWL is an independent risk factor for hypertension in patients without CKD.

CKD Risk Factors in RCC Surgery Patients Identified

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Male gender and older age found to be significantly associated with chronic kidney disease before and surgery.

CKD Risk Lower in Big Water Drinkers

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Chronic kidney disease 2.5 times less likely to develop in those who drink more than 4.3 liters a day versus less than two liters day.

Ghrelin Offers Good Outcome Measures in CKD

Ghrelin Offers Good Outcome Measures in CKD By

Ghrelin is metabolized by the kidney; thus serum levels are elevated in chronic kidney disease populations.

CKD Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency

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Study reveals a significantly higher annual and five-year incidence of albumurinia in vitamin D deficient individuals.

CKD Risk Higher with Radical Nephrectomy

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Risk is threefold greater when compared with partial nephrectomy.

Should anticoagulants be used for CKD, dialysis with Afib?

Two respected doctors share their thoughts and debate the issue of the use of anticoagulants for CKD patients on dialysis with atrial fibrillation.

Kidney Disease Onset Linked to Poor Diet

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A 15-year follow-up study showed that bad eating habits increased microalbuminuria risk twofold.

Educating primary care physicians about CKD

Two NKF nephrologists have created an annual program that educates primary caregivers on the importance of CKD.

Healthy Lifestyle Could Prolong Survival in CKD Patients

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Among individuals with CKD, adherence to a healthful lifestyle appears to be associated with a greater likelihood of survival.

Lifetime Kidney Disease Risk High in the U.S.

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CKD stage 3a or higher will develop in more than 50% of Americans during their lifetime, according to a new estimate.

Healthy Lifestyle Lowers Mortality Risk in CKD Patients

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The mortality risk was 20% lower for subjects who were regularly physically active compared with those who engaged in no physical activity.

Nephrology Visits May Not Improve Elderly CKD Patient Survival

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In a study, patients seen by a nephrologist were younger, more likely to be women, and had more comorbidities.

Restart Warfarin After GI Bleeding in CKD and ESRD Patients

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Risk of recurrent bleeding is similar to that of patients with normal kidney function.

Pregnancy Outcomes Worse As CKD Progresses

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Researchers observe an increased incidence of pre-term delivery and infants who are small for gestational age.

Racial Differences in Mineral Metabolism Identified

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Researchers have confirmed findings showing that racial differences in markers of mineral metabolism in patients with CKD.

BMI is More Reliable than Leptin Levels in Dialysis Patients

BMI is More Reliable than Leptin Levels in Dialysis Patients By

Questions have been raised as to whether leptin has an impact on malnutrition in this population.

ESRD, Atrial Fibrillation Linked in CKD Patients

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A new link has been found between atrial fibrillation and end-stage renal disease among patients with chronic kidney disease.

High-Potency Statins Raise AKI Risk in Kidney Disease Patients

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The absolute risk is small, but data may make a case for the use of low-potency statins when possible.

Low UACR Predicts Better Kidney Disease Outcomes

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Study reveals reduced risk of progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and mortality in patients with moderate and advanced CKD.

Death Risk Lower with Online Hemodiafiltration than Conventional HD

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Patients have a 30% decreased risk of all-cause mortality and a 55% decreased risk of infection-related death.