Studies provide conflicting results on the influence of dietary fat, but caloric intake may be the key, researcher says.

According to researchers, they are responsible for a growing proportion of bloodstream infections in dialysis and renal transplant patients.

How many radical prostatectomies does a urologist need to perform to be proficient?

Patients seek medical information and physicians launch web sites to educate patients and advertise.

A year from now—in October 2010—Lynda Anne Szczech, MD, MSCE, a member of the Renal & Urology News editorial advisory board, will become the first woman president of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), a post she will hold for two years. Already armed with a clear idea of what she would like to accomplish during her tenure, Dr. Szczech [pronounced SEZ-ek] gave us a preview of her plans. She will be focusing much of her attention on issues surrounding national and international screening for kidney disease, adoption of standards of care, and treatment benchmarks top her list of interests.

Canada provides coverage for all citizens through a single-payer system, but does quality suffer?

Standing orders may be limited to the minimum, routine tests that most or all patients should receive.

Kim Buettner, one-time communications director of the American Association of Kidney Patients (www.aakp.org), is the association's new executive director. Renal & Urology News staff writer Delicia Honen Yard spoke with Buettner about trends in renal care and how this care can be improved.

Despite their advantages, peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis remain unpopular modalities.

For most patients with end-stage renal disease, dialysis centers provide crucial, even lifesaving, treatment. But are dialysis facilities prepared for emergencies?