CAPD Peritonitis: Causes, Management
Peritonitis is a frequent complication of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) and the most common cause of CAPD failure.
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Office BP Predicts Microalbuminuria
High ambulatory but normal or well-controlled office BP, a condition known as “reverse white-coat hypertension,” is an independent risk factor for microalbuminuria in patients with treated hypertension.
NSAIDs May Accelerate Renal Decline
High cumulative exposure to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is associated with an increased risk for rapid CKD progression in the elderly, new data suggest.
Ice Water Helps ID Bladder Problems
Pain elicited by the ice-water test helps differentiate painful bladder syndrome (PBS) from overactive bladder disorders, according to a new study.
Factors Predict Response to Epoetin
Older age, elevated BMI, and use of ACE inhibitors and/or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are associated with increased epoetin requirements when normalizing blood hemoglobin levels in CKD patients.
Primary Screening in Renal Patients
The medical care care of patients with renal disease includes notonly disease-specific care but preventive and general care as well as the treatment of minor acute illnesses, according to Kevin M. Fosnocht, MD, clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia.
How to Optimize Aldosterone Blockade
The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) is a well-known regulator of BP, and angiotensin II (AII) plays the primary role in constricting the postglomerular arterioles. This increases both the glomerular hydraulic pressure and the ultrafiltration of plasma proteinseffects that may con- tribute to chronic renal damage. AII may stimulate renal cell growth, inflammation, and fibrosis.
Study: Microalbuminuria, LVH Linked
Microalbuminuria is associated with left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) in the general population, new data suggest.
Sildenafil May Decrease BP
Regular use of sildenafil lowers BP in patients with hypertension, according to researchers in the United Kingdom.
Rotating-Shift Workers at Increased PCa Risk
Rotating-shift work is associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer, according to a Japanese study.
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