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Renal Disease

The '30-20-10' Rule for Renal Care

Kevin E. Chan, MD, MSc, Raymond M. Hakim, MD, PhD, Joseph Pulliam, MD January 22, 2010

Nephrologists propose critical action eGFR thresholds to guide management of kidney disease patients.

High, Low Calcium Can Hike Death Risk in CKD Patients

Delicia Honen Yard January 20, 2010

Although abnormal calcium levels have been linked to an increased chance of premature death in dialysis patients, new research indicates a similar risk for people in earlier stages of CKD.

Study Identifies Predictors of CKD in Stone Formers

Jody A. Charnow January 15, 2010

Diabetes, hypertension, frequent UTIs, the formation of struvite stones, and allopurinol use may predict the development of CKD among individuals who have had kidney stones, researchers reported in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases (2009; published online ahead of print).

Statin May Prevent Cardiovascular Disease in Kidney Disease Patients

Jody A. Charnow January 15, 2010

Lovastatin may prevent development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in CKD patients, according to study findings published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases (2009; published online ahead of print).

Microalbuminuria, Copeptin Linked

Jody A. Charnow January 15, 2010

Plasma copeptin, a marker of endogenous vasopressin levels, is associated with microalbuminuria, independent of age and other potential confounders, according to study findings published in Kidney International (2010;77:29-36).

Higher Hemoglobin Found Beneficial

Jody A. Charnow December 17, 2009

After 36 months of follow-up, patients were 26% less likely to die or start dialysis, study finds.

Ferric Citrate Promising as a Phosphate Binder

Jody A. Charnow December 17, 2009

A lower pill burden for patients may be possible, researcher says.

CKD, Anemia, Microalbuminuria Increase Death Risk

Jody A. Charnow December 17, 2009

SAN DIEGO—Anemia, CKD, and microalbuminuria are each independently associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality, regardless of the presence of cardiovascular disease (CVD).