http://www.renalandurologynews.com Latest articles from Renal and Urology News Acute Kidney Injury RUN Acute Kidney Injury News reports and clinical review articles on Acute Kidney Injury for urologists and nephrologists. Acute Kidney Injury custserv@haymarketmedia.com no Contrast volume:eGFR ratio may be useful in calculating the maximum amount of contrast to give. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/predictor-of-contrast-induced-nephropathy-identified/article/287286/ Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:01:35 GMT Contrast volume:eGFR ratio may be useful in calculating the maximum amount of contrast to give. RUN The absolute risk is small, but data may make a case for the use of low-potency statins when possible. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/high-potency-statins-raise-aki-risk-in-kidney-disease-patients/article/285973/ Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:30:00 GMT The absolute risk is small, but data may make a case for the use of low-potency statins when possible. RUN Investigators are sounding a new warning about NSAIDs and acute kidney injury in children. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/nsaids-and-acute-kidney-injury-in-children/article/282360/ Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:00:00 GMT Investigators are sounding a new warning about NSAIDs and acute kidney injury in children. RUN Acute kidney injury also increases their risk of death. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/aki-hinders-remission-in-patients-with-hematologic-cancers/article/283224/ Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:00:00 GMT Acute kidney injury also increases their risk of death. RUN Sixteen cases of acute kidney injury occurred in six states. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/kidney-damage-reported-after-synthetic-cannabinoid-use/article/280697/ Sat, 16 Feb 2013 17:48:37 GMT Sixteen cases of acute kidney injury occurred in six states. RUN In a study, it accounted for 2.7% of AKI cases. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/nsaid-related-acute-kidney-injury-in-children-characterized/article/278763/ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:30:00 GMT In a study, it accounted for 2.7% of AKI cases. RUN Excessive body fat on CT scans is associated with an elevated risk of acute kidney injury. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/acute-kidney-injury-risk-linked-to-adiposity/article/277139/ Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:50:59 GMT Excessive body fat on CT scans is associated with an elevated risk of acute kidney injury. RUN These include hypovolemia, diuretic use, and CKD prior to admission. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/risk-factors-for-icu-treated-acute-kidney-injury-identified/article/277138/ Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:49:34 GMT These include hypovolemia, diuretic use, and CKD prior to admission. RUN Urine output may provide a better indication of renal function, according to researchers. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/gfrs-overestimated-in-icu-patients-with-aki/article/276929/ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:52:18 GMT Urine output may provide a better indication of renal function, according to researchers. RUN Reasons include better hemodynamic stability, better therapeutic effect, and easier fluid balance control. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/european-intensivists-prefer-crrt-to-manage-acute-kidney-injury/article/276160/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:01:23 GMT Reasons include better hemodynamic stability, better therapeutic effect, and easier fluid balance control. RUN Severe acute kidney injuries have been rising rapidly in the United States over the past 10 years. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/severe-acute-kidney-injury-cases-increasing/article/274452/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:00:00 GMT Severe acute kidney injuries have been rising rapidly in the United States over the past 10 years. RUN The incidence of AKI requiring dialysis is now higher than the incidence of ESRD requiring dialysis or transplant. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/serious-acute-kidney-injury-is-on-the-rise-an-interview-with-chi-yuan-hsu-md-and-raymond-hsu-md/article/275906/ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:04:41 GMT The incidence of AKI requiring dialysis is now higher than the incidence of ESRD requiring dialysis or transplant. RUN Obstructive uropathy is rarely found to be a cause of acute kidney injury. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/renal-ultrasound-unwarranted-for-aki-evaluation/article/268226/ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:37:32 GMT Obstructive uropathy is rarely found to be a cause of acute kidney injury. RUN New findings underscore the need for continued improvement in the recognition and management of patients with AKI. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/study-highlights-need-for-earlier-aki-diagnosis/article/266919/ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:33:51 GMT New findings underscore the need for continued improvement in the recognition and management of patients with AKI. RUN Some higher-intensity statin formulations are associated with an increased risk of acute kidney injury (AKI). http://www.renalandurologynews.com/some-higher-dosage-statins-may-raise-aki-risk/article/266867/ Sat, 03 Nov 2012 21:45:00 GMT Some higher-intensity statin formulations are associated with an increased risk of acute kidney injury (AKI). RUN Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are associated with pediatric acute kidney injury (AKI). http://www.renalandurologynews.com/nsaids-increase-risk-of-pediatric-acute-kidney-injury/article/266864/ Sat, 03 Nov 2012 21:15:00 GMT Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are associated with pediatric acute kidney injury (AKI). RUN High serum uric acid levels are a strong independent risk factor for acute kidney injury (AKI) after heart surgery. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/high-uric-acid-raises-aki-risk-after-heart-surgery/article/266860/ Sat, 03 Nov 2012 20:15:00 GMT High serum uric acid levels are a strong independent risk factor for acute kidney injury (AKI) after heart surgery. RUN About 30% patients hospitalized for acute kidney injury (AKI) are readmitted for AKI within a year. http://www.renalandurologynews.com/re-hospitalization-for-aki-common/article/266168/ Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:00:00 GMT About 30% patients hospitalized for acute kidney injury (AKI) are readmitted for AKI within a year. RUN