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Pulmonary Hypertension in HD Patients Increases Death Risk

Jody A. Charnow June 18, 2009

Pulmonary hypertension (PHT) independently predicts greater mortality in hemodialysis (HD) patients, Israeli researchers report.

Hip-Fracture-Related Death Linked to CKD in the Elderly

Among older individuals, an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) below 45 mL/min/1.73 m2 is associated with a nearly twofold increased risk of hip-fracture-related mortality, according to British researchers.

Intermittent Hormonal Therapy for PCa May Have Benefits

Jody A. Charnow June 18, 2009

Intermittent hormonal therapy (IHT) for men with locally advanced and metastatic prostate cancer is associated with no reduction in disease progression or survival, according to a European study.

Fatal Infections Probed in Pediatric LN Patients

Jody A. Charnow May 07, 2009

Prior history of treatment with pulse methylprednisolone may increase the risk of fatal infection in pediatric lupus nephritis (LN) patients treated with IV cyclophosphamide (IVCY), researchers reported.

Pulse Pressure, Death Risk Linked in PD Patients

Jody A. Charnow May 07, 2009

Elevated pulse pressure is associated with an increased risk of all-cause and cardiovascular death in patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD), according to a Canadian study.

CRP May Predict Survival in Metastatic RCC Patients

Jody A. Charnow May 07, 2009

Pretreatment C-reactive protein (CRP) levels can be a prognostic marker for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC), a Japanese study suggests.

Sudden Death Risk Factors in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients Identified

Jody A. Charnow April 02, 2009

Recent blood transfusions, male gender, and diabetes mellitus are independently associated with an increased risk of sudden death in patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD), a Chinese study concluded.

Recovery of Sexual Function Possible After Cryosurgery for PCa

Jody A. Charnow April 02, 2009

Among prostate cancer patients who had no erectile dysfunction (ED) before undergoing cryosurgery, more than one third recovered full sexual function two years post-operatively, a British study found.

Postlithotripsy Agents Improve Stone Outcomes

Jody A. Charnow April 02, 2009

Medical expulsive therapy (MET) following shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) results in a significant increase in successful treatment outcomes, according to Canadian researchers.

Hypertension, Acid Excretion Are Linked in Stone Formers

Jody A. Charnow February 04, 2009

Kidney stone formers with essential hypertension have increased acid excretion, Italian researchers reported.

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