http://www.renalandurologynews.com Latest articles from Renal and Urology News Acute Renal Failure RUN Acute Renal Failure News and review articles on acute renal failure. Acute Renal Failure custserv@haymarketmedia.com no End-stage renal disease is three times and nearly seven times more likely to occur in overweight and obese adolescents, respectively. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/overweight-teens-at-higher-risk-for-esrd/article/270412/ Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:35:21 GMT End-stage renal disease is three times and nearly seven times more likely to occur in overweight and obese adolescents, respectively. RUN It is safe and beneficial to refer these patients for cardiac computed tomography, researcher says. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/coronary-disease-raises-death-risk-in-renal-failure-patients/article/266347/ Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:30:00 GMT It is safe and beneficial to refer these patients for cardiac computed tomography, researcher says. RUN Higher summer temperatures increase the likelihood of being hospitalized for acute renal failure (ARF), according to an analysis of data collected in New York State. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/summer-heat-increases-risk-of-renal-problems/article/236304/ Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT Higher summer temperatures increase the likelihood of being hospitalized for acute renal failure (ARF), according to an analysis of data collected in New York State. RUN A recently published study found that increasing mean temperature was associated with urinary disorders. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/based-on-your-own-experience-do-you-think-higher-temperatures-increase-the-risk-of-urinary-tract-problems/article/236305/ Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:42:34 GMT A recently published study found that increasing mean temperature was associated with urinary disorders. RUN The use of kidneys from deceased donors with acute renal failure (ARF) can be safe and produce good renal function up to one year after transplantation, new research has confirmed. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/arf-need-not-prevent-kidney-donation/article/231609/ Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:26:56 GMT The use of kidneys from deceased donors with acute renal failure (ARF) can be safe and produce good renal function up to one year after transplantation, new research has confirmed. RUN Smoking increases the risk for developing renal failure, according to a new study. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/smoking-raises-renal-failure-risk/article/212378/ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:54:50 GMT Smoking increases the risk for developing renal failure, according to a new study. RUN Editor's Note: "On the Forefront" is a new column dedicated to showing how urologists and nephrologists are collaborating on cases to improve patient care. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/acute-renal-failure-secondary-to-bilateral-ureteral-obstruction/article/211795/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:36:13 GMT Editor's Note: "On the Forefront" is a new column dedicated to showing how urologists and nephrologists are collaborating on cases to improve patient care. RUN The FDA has approved an update to the drug label for Reclast (zoledronic acid) so that health care professionals are better informed about the risk of renal failure associated with use of the drug. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/renal-failure-warning-okayed-for-reclast-label/article/211015/ Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:54:23 GMT The FDA has approved an update to the drug label for Reclast (zoledronic acid) so that health care professionals are better informed about the risk of renal failure associated with use of the drug. RUN Tainted raw bean and seed sprouts grown in Germany spread the strain of Escherichia coli that caused an outbreak of enterohemorrhagic illness and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) there and in other European countries, investigators concluded. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/german-sprouts-blamed-for-e-coli-illness-outbreak/article/205159/ Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:50:50 GMT Tainted raw bean and seed sprouts grown in Germany spread the strain of Escherichia coli that caused an outbreak of enterohemorrhagic illness and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) there and in other European countries, investigators concluded. RUN Investigators continue to look for the source of a strain of Escherichia coli responsible for a severe outbreak of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and bloody diarrhea primarily centered in Germany but which has sickened individuals in other European countries. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/probe-into-german-e-coli-illness-outbreak-continues/article/204773/ Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:35:39 GMT Investigators continue to look for the source of a strain of Escherichia coli responsible for a severe outbreak of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and bloody diarrhea primarily centered in Germany but which has sickened individuals in other European countries. RUN BERLIN—The Acute Kidney Injury Network (AKIN) criteria for acute renal failure (ARF) better predicted survival over a period of 90 days in a study of hospitalized patients with cirrhosis when compared with current criteria, according to a study presented at the 46th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of the Liver. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/acute-kidney-injury-criteria-predict-survival-of-cirrhosis-patients/article/201329/ Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:28:18 GMT BERLIN—The Acute Kidney Injury Network (AKIN) criteria for acute renal failure (ARF) better predicted survival over a period of 90 days in a study of hospitalized patients with cirrhosis when compared with current criteria, according to a study presented at the 46th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of the Liver. RUN Administering corticosteroids to deceased, heart-beating kidney donors at least three hours before organ harvesting to reduce inflammation does not reduce the incidence or duration of post-transplantation acute renal failure (ARF) in transplant recipients, according to a report in Annals of Internal Medicine (2010;153:222-230). http://www.renalandurologynews.com/steroids-do-not-stop-post-transplant-arf/article/181525/ Fri, 22 Oct 2010 19:39:04 GMT Administering corticosteroids to deceased, heart-beating kidney donors at least three hours before organ harvesting to reduce inflammation does not reduce the incidence or duration of post-transplantation acute renal failure (ARF) in transplant recipients, according to a report in Annals of Internal Medicine (2010;153:222-230). RUN Warm ischemia during partial nephrectomy (PN) on a solitary kidney is associated with an increased risk of acute renal failure (ARF) and CKD, according to researchers. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/warm-ischemia-worsens-partial-nephrectomy-outcomes-study-finds/article/174928/ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:36:00 GMT Warm ischemia during partial nephrectomy (PN) on a solitary kidney is associated with an increased risk of acute renal failure (ARF) and CKD, according to researchers. RUN MONTREAL—A decade after contracting acute diarrheal illness from infection with Escherichia coli 0157:H7, individuals are at increased risk for definite renal impairment with microalbuminuria, hypertension, and cardiovascular events compared with individuals not infected with the pathogen. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/renal-impairment-linked-to-e-coli-infection/article/174415/ Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:58:47 GMT MONTREAL—A decade after contracting acute diarrheal illness from infection with Escherichia coli 0157:H7, individuals are at increased risk for definite renal impairment with microalbuminuria, hypertension, and cardiovascular events compared with individuals not infected with the pathogen. RUN ORLANDO, Fla.—Acute kidney injury (AKI), acute renal failure , and the need for dialysis are common complications in critically ill patients with pandemic H1N1 Influenza A (pH1N1), and are associated with an increased risk of death, according to Canadian researchers. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/aki-arf-common-with-pandemic-flu/article/168011/ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:51:05 GMT ORLANDO, Fla.—Acute kidney injury (AKI), acute renal failure , and the need for dialysis are common complications in critically ill patients with pandemic H1N1 Influenza A (pH1N1), and are associated with an increased risk of death, according to Canadian researchers. RUN NEW ORLEANS—Acute renal failure (ARF) induced by pathogenic light chains can be the first presenting sign of multiple myeloma, and prompt treatment of the malignancy is critical to reversing renal damage, according to a study presented by European investigators at the American Society of Hematology 51st annual meeting. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/arf-can-be-first-sign-of-myeloma/article/163218/ Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:42:46 GMT NEW ORLEANS—Acute renal failure (ARF) induced by pathogenic light chains can be the first presenting sign of multiple myeloma, and prompt treatment of the malignancy is critical to reversing renal damage, according to a study presented by European investigators at the American Society of Hematology 51st annual meeting. RUN Acute renal damage may resolve in the absence of the underlying cause. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/donor-arf-need-not-stop-renal-transplants/article/151773/ Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:01:55 GMT Acute renal damage may resolve in the absence of the underlying cause. RUN