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SGLT2 Inhibitors Associated With Reduced Risk of Mortality, Hospitalization

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Obesity-Related Outcomes Up for Metabolically Healthy Obese

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COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Efficacy Weaker in Kidney Transplant Recipients

Findings support COVID-19 vaccination of patients on dialysis but suggest that a shift in vaccine strategy for kidney transplant recipients may be warranted.
Pembrolizumab After RCC Surgery: Potential New Standard of Care

In the randomized phase 3 KEYNOTE-564 trial, pembrolizumab treatment after nephrectomy for clear cell RCC was associated with a 32% decreased risk of cancer recurrence or death compared with placebo.
Profit Status May Affect Transplant Referrals at Dialysis Centers

A study of patients who initiated dialysis in the Southeast United States found that those receiving care at for-profit facilities were 16% less likely to receive a kidney transplant referral than patients at non-profit facilities.
Kidney Stone Risk Higher Among Men Than Women

Modifiable risk factors accounted for only a fraction of the difference in stone rates between the sexes, according to investigators.
ERA-EDTA 2021 Congress

Check out these highlights from the European Renal Association-European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA) 2021 Congress.
American Transplant Congress Coverage

Get the latest research insights into kidney transplantation from ATC 2021.
Bluetooth Is Useful, Ubiquitous, and an Invitation to Hackers

Bluetooth is potentially susceptible to attack because it allows different devices to communicate over the air, according to a cybersecurity expert.

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Statins Reduce MACE in Diabetes Without Obstructive CAD

June 24, 2021

High Glycosuria Environment Allows for Increased Growth, Adherence of Group B Streptococcus

June 23, 2021

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Diet to Induce Weight Loss Can Reduce BP in Type 2 Diabetes

June 23, 2021

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New guidelines recommend using the full approved doses of immunotherapy and targeted therapies for patients with cancer and obesity.

Underdosing in Patients With Cancer and Obesity: A Thing of the Past?

June 16, 2021

Customized Ablation for Prostate Cancer Offers Favorable Early Results

June 18, 2021

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Delaying Surgical Intervention Not Likely to Increase Mortality in Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma

June 18, 2021

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Sexist, Racial Microaggressions Against Surgeons Are Prevalent

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Violations of Patient Access Rights Often Due to Provider Confusion

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Caregiver vs Care-Partner for Patients With CKD

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Women Have Less Access to Kidney Transplantion

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A Young Man With Recurrent Kidney Stones

Fevers After BCG Instillation Post-TURBT

COVID-19 pneumonia chest X-ray

Acute Kidney Injury Associated With COVID-19 Illness

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