Reviews

CKD in Non-Renal Transplant Recipients On the Rise

R. Michael Hofmann, MD August 12, 2010

The risk for CKD is influenced by many factors, some of which depend on how patients are treated before, during, and after transplantation.
 

Managing Metabolic Acidosis in CKD Patients

Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD August 12, 2010

The condition occurs frequently in both pre-dialysis and dialysis patients, but correction with either sodium bicarbonate or sodium citrate is safe and effective.
 

Keto Acid Supplements May Help CKD Patients

Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD July 12, 2010

New evidence supports CKD patient use of keto acid supplements, which provide protein without overloading the kidneys.
 

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Beneft Dialysis Patients

Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD June 10, 2010

Supplementation could provide a low-cost way to protect against cardiovascular events.
 

Prostate Cancer Screening: An Update on New Approaches

Eric A. Klein, MD May 21, 2010

Distinguishing life-threatening from indolent tumors has not been possible thus far, but this could change with the debut of better tests.
 

Prostatitis: A Multifaceted and Complex Diagnosis

Anthony J. Schaeffer, MD May 11, 2010

The condition can be challenging to diagnose because it frequently refers to a vague constellation of pelvic pain and voiding symptoms.
 

DASH Diet Variation May Help Lower Blood Pressure

Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD March 11, 2010

Clinicians might want to consider prescribing a diet that includes lower-potassium fruits and vegetables, with close monitoring of serum potassium, parathyroid hormone, and phosphorus.
 

The Role of Glycemic Control in Diabetic ESRD Patients

Mark E. Williams, MD, FACP, FASN March 11, 2010

No guidelines for managing the general diabetic paient have targeted the diabetic kidney patient.
 

Expanding the Kidney Donor Pool

Heidi M. Schaefer, MD March 02, 2010

Strategies include the use of non-standard-criteria kidney donation and kidney-exchange programs.
 

Fish Oil As First-Line Therapy in CKD Patients

Alison Steiber, PhD, RD, LD February 05, 2010

Recent studies have revealed some significant effects of omega-3 supplementation on cardiovascular parameters in hemodialysis patients.
 
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