Dialysis Patients Struggle to Restrict Dietary Phosphorus
The increasing popularity of processed convenience foods could be a factor.
All articles by Jill Stein
Algorithm Predicts Transfusion Risk in Dialysis Patients
It uses data commonly available in electronic health records.
Radiologic Insertion of Tenckhoff Catheters Offers Benefits
Peritoneal dialysis patients can undergo the procedure on an outpatient basis.
Medications Found to Relieve CKD-Related Itching
Patients experience relief with the use of gabapentin and pregabalin.
Vitamin D Deficient Tx Patients Benefit from Oral Cholecalciferol
Plasma vitamin D levels increased to greater than 50 nmol/L in 80% of patients.
Oral Symptoms Common in Hemodialysis Patients
Patients report dry mouth sensation and difficulties swallowing.
Predictor of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy Identified
Contrast volume:eGFR ratio may be useful in calculating the maximum amount of contrast to give.
Hypertension Frequency Varies Widely Among Asian-American Subgroups
Filipinos had the highest rates, followed by Japanese, study found.
Renal Status Influences PCI Outcomes
The 90-day incidence of death, shock, and renal failure increases with decreasing kidney function.
Higher Statin Dose Helps Patients with Hard-to-Treat Hypertension
Intensive lipid lowering with atorvastatin reduced the risk cardiovascular events in patients with treatment-resistant hypertension.
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