Exercise Enhances Body Composition, Nutritional Status in Dialysis Patients

February 01, 2012

Research has shown that individuals who exercise have lower risk for chronic diseases than individuals who do not exercise.
 

The Lowdown on HIFU: An Interview with David Y.T. Chen, MD, FACS

January 13, 2012

Although high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) has not yet been approved in the United States for the treatment of prostate cancer, a growing number of the nation's urologists are offering this noninvasive surgical procedure at centers located outside the country. Renal & Urology News asked urologic oncologist David Y.T. Chen, MD, FACS, of Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, about his impressions of HIFU as an investigator in a trial featuring the treatment.
 

Highlights of 2011, The Promise of 2012

January 01, 2012

The start of 2012 is a good time to look back on the previous year to see the current state of nephrology. What have been the important findings that occurred in the past year, and what do we have to look forward to in the year ahead?
 

CKD Patients at Higher Risk for Zinc Deficiency

January 01, 2012

Inflammation and oxidative stress are two etiologies that may contribute to poor nutritional status and ultimately increased mortality rates in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Interventions that can blunt or ameliorate inflammation and oxidative stress are relevant to these patients.
 

An Update on Robotic-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy

By Rosalia Viterbo, MD January 01, 2012

Short-term outcomes from early institutional experiences have confirmed the safety and feasibility of RPN, even for anatomically complex tumors.
 

The Case for Neonatal Male Circumcision: An Interview with Aaron Tobian, MD, PhD

December 01, 2011

Less than a decade ago, Aaron Tobian, MD, PhD, would not have been a proponent of male circumcision. But now the benefits of this procedure are undeniable to the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health pathologist, who has studied the matter extensively both in the United States and in Uganda. Dr. Tobian spoke with Renal & Urology News hours after returning from his most recent trip to sub-Saharan Africa.
 

Conservative Investors, Consumer Companies in a Sluggish Economy

December 01, 2011

Make no mistake: Consumer stocks do not lead the markets every year. During bull markets, investors often ignore consumer goods, which may seem dull compared to technology or finance. But over the long haul, consumer stocks tend to deliver competitive results.
 

Urologist Facing Charges After Reusable Needle Guards Sales Pitch

December 01, 2011

Dr. M, 59, was an experienced urologist with a busy private practice. He had been in the field for close to 30 years and was well known and respected in the community. His office was staffed by several nurses, some of whom had been working there for decades.
 

Soy Protein Can Have Negative Effects for Kidney Disease Patients

December 01, 2011

Vegetarian diets and soy as a source of protein have long been a topic of interest in the general population, and interest in this dietary source of protein recently has increased in the chronic kidney disease (CKD) population.
 

Volume Loss as the Predominant Determinant of Ultimate Renal Function after PN

, December 01, 2011

The objectives of partial nephrectomy (PN) for kidney cancer are to optimize cancer control by obtaining negative margins while preserving as much renal function as possible.
 

Renal ATPV for Intractable Stone Disease

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Some patients have recurrent nephrolithiasis that may prove refractory to all known preventive strategies. Such individuals can experience frequent bouts of renal colic that result in narcotic dependency, long-term disability, and depression.
 

Dialysis Care in the Post-Bundling Era

December 01, 2011

For the ninth straight year, I came away from Kidney Week (formerly Renal Week), the annual scientific meeting of the American Society of Nephrology, feeling badly that Renal & Urology News can only report on a fraction of the thousands of studies presented at the meeting.
 

A Nephrologic Perspective on the Management of Gout

By Anthony J. Bleyer, MD December 01, 2011

Gout is increasingly recognized in patients with chronic kidney disease, but the proper dosing regimen for traditional agents has not been well-studied in this patient group.
 

Demystifying Medical Codes

November 23, 2011

For many doctors, coding, documentation and medical necessity are tedious administrative issues they would rather not have to worry about. Here are a handful of tips to correct common coding woes.
 

Kidney Stone Prevention: 'Fact versus Fiction'

November 21, 2011

According to current estimates, kidney stones will develop in one in 10 people during their lifetime. This translates into nearly 30 million people in the United States. Clearly, prevention is paramount when dealing with kidney stones.
 

Expert Q&A

The Lowdown on HIFU: An Interview with David Y.T. Chen, MD, FACS

David Y.T. Chen, MD, FACS

Renal & Urology News asked urologic oncologist David Y.T. Chen, MD, FACS of Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia about his impressions of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) as an investigator in a trial featuring the treatment.
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